David and Goliah. [sic]

PrinterPrinted by D. W. Kellogg & Co. (American, 1830 - 1840)

PublisherPublished by D. W. Kellogg & Co. (American, 1830 - 1840)

Date1830-1840

MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 13 3/16 x 10 11/16in. (33.5 x 27.1cm) Sheet (height x width): 17 11/16 x 13 13/16in. (44.9 x 35.1cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineMuseum purchase

Object number1987.216.12

DescriptionA giant stands at the left, holding a spear in his right hand. He wears a helmet with a plume, and armor, consisting of a breastplate, chain mail, and greaves. He wears a belt, and a sword hangs at his side. He has a beard and mustache and is barefoot. A bearded soldier in a helmet stands behind him, holding a gigantic shield with a serpent on it. Additional soldiers are visible in the left background. A boy wearing a tunic and sandals stands at the far right. He holds a shepherd's crook in his right hand. His left hand is raised. Lines of troops with shields and spears are ranged behind him on the hillside. Tents are in the right background. A mountain is in the left background.

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