Initial B: David Playing the Harp for Saul and David and Goliath
Summary
Public domain reproduction of illuminated medieval manuscript page, 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
1200 - 1209
Source
J. Paul Getty Museum
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Digital image courtesy of the Getty's Open Content Program.