Lucas van Leyden - David Playing the Harp Before Saul
Summary
Lucas van Leyden (Netherlandish, Leiden ca. 1494–1533 Leiden)
Public domain scan of Dutch Golden Age 15th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
David was a skilled musician and poet, and he played the harp to soothe King Saul when he was tormented by evil spirits. David's musical abilities and his role as a psalmist also led him to be associated with the worship of God and with the expression of devotion and praise. The image of David playing the harp remains a symbol of the connection between music, worship, and devotion in Western tradition.
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Date
1508
Source
Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Public Domain Dedication (CC0)