David and Goliath

Etcher Wenceslaus Hollar Bohemian
1638
Not on view
David preparing to cut off Goliath's head with a sword; a soldier running away at left, others seen around tents of a military camp in middle ground at right; border of double line; after Hans Holbein the Younger.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: David and Goliath
  • Etcher: Wenceslaus Hollar (Bohemian, Prague 1607–1677 London)
  • Artist: After Hans Holbein the Younger (German, Augsburg 1497/98–1543 London)
  • Date: 1638
  • Medium: Etching, only state
  • Dimensions: Plate: 1 15/16 × 2 9/16 in. (5 × 6.5 cm)
    cut on the platemark
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1920
  • Object Number: 20.81.1.5
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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