The Bible In Paintings, #102: DAVID OR GOLIATH

Bing Images ^ | c. 2200 BC -- c. 95 AD | by the Father, Son & Holy Spirit

[Hebrews 11:6]

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DAVID THE
GIANT KILLER

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1^st. . S A M U E L . . 1 7
New International Version, emphases added
Abrdgd – the complete text is in your Bible
OR:
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48 As the Philistine moved closer to attack him, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet him. 49 Reaching into his bag and taking out a stone, he slung it and struck the Philistine on the forehead. The stone sank into his forehead, and he fell facedown on the ground.

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by JAMES TISSOT
“David Slings the Stone”

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by DANIEL HENNING
“David And Goliath”

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50 So David triumphed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the Philistine and killed him.

51 David ran and stood over him. He took hold of the Philistine’s sword and drew it from the sheath. After he killed him, he cut off his head with the sword.

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by RICHARD McBEE

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by WILLIAM BRASSEY HOLE
“David and Goliath”

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by MICHELANGELO
“David and Goliath”
Sistine Chapel, Rome, Italy

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by JAMES TISSOT
“David Cuts Off the Head of Goliath”

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by COURTOIS GUILLAUME

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by ORAZIO GENTILESCHI

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by ORAZIO BORGIANNI

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by GUIDO RENI
“David And Goliath”

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by PIETRO DA CORTONA
“David Slaying Goliath”

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by PETER PAUL RUBENS
“David Slaying Goliath”

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by JOHN LAWSON
“David About to Slay Goliath”

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by MIKE SEGAL
“David and Goliath”

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by EDWARD BURNE-JONES
"David and Goliath"
Christ Church, Oxford, England

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Next time,

DAVID'S BIG
FAT HEAD

If you're sensing the Holy Spirit is suggesting
that you read ahead, we'll be in 1^ST SAMUEL 17

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R E S O U R C E S

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If you'd like to see for yourself the Bing page
which yielded most of the works above, here is the link:

David & Goliath

Where no attribution appears below a work,
the artist's name is unknown
Works are numbered to facilitate your commenting

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Links to three masters who painted Biblical scenes prolifically:

REMBRANDT HARMENSZOON van RIJN

GUSTAV DORÉ
241 wood engravings for
La Grande Bible de Tours

JAMES TISSOT
180 watercolors depicting Bible scenes

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This series keeps moving from one Bible passage to another,
so here is a fascinating and enjoyable link to assist in following along:
BIBLE TIMELINE

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Finally, here are links to the
PREVIOUS 101 POSTS IN THIS SERIES
, with descriptive titles to assist you in finding those which interest you

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SPECIAL THANKS
to FReeper left that other site,
who allowed God to make her His conduit
for incomparable enthusiasm, encouragement,
education, advice and technical assistance!

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NOTES ON MY SELECTION CRITERIA

Q u a l i t y The Bible and its Author are my focus, not the art:
this is The Bible in Paintings, not “Great Paintings” nor even “Good Paintings.” So, works need not be masterpieces to qualify for inclusion here—they don’t need to be housed at the Louvre nor auctioned by Sotheby’s. They only need to illustrate successfully some aspect of the Biblical text or, frankly, just tickle my fancy, which I'm asking the Holy Spirit to guide. Often, artists misrepresent the Scripture, but unless the error is material, licentious or heretical I usually include the artwork, trusting that the Spirit is perfectly capable of defending Himself. So, with such forgiving filters, it means that you're seeing practically everything I'm finding.

P a c i n gThe pace may seem glacial to those eager to see their favorite events. My commission is to search for art on each Bible passage in sequence; if I find enough, then it becomes the next installment, even if undramatic. But where there is no art, that Bible passage goes untold here. The Bible is a thick book, as you know; but we'll get there eventually, Lord willing. Always remember:
love, joy, peace, patience kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control is a fruit of the Spirit!

Art is merely the Toy Department of Bible study,
so I’m just having fun here—I hope you are, too!
Thank you for your understanding.

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[Hebrews 11:6]

At the Holy Spirit's prompting, I am surveying "Bible art" to give God glory, as many of these artists have done, and for my own amusement and learning; and I thought others might enjoy it and be blessed by it, too. My plan is to proceed methodically from left-to right, Genesis to Revelation, as the Lord wills. Back soon with another.

The Bible encourages us to meditate on it (Ps. 1:1-3, 119:11-16, etc.); these artists have done so, and their works can assist us and enrich our own thoughts about biblical characters, incidents and concepts, and increase our faith in He who is behind it all. As you encounter and consider these images and the related Scriptures and the Spirit enlightens your understanding, please share it with us!

But it is not only oil-on-canvas that can so help us; I refer to the astonishing video series The Chosen, which strolls through the four Gospels at the most leisurely pace. The eight episodes of Season 1 are finished, and the second of a planned seven seasons is coming soon. I say "leisurely" because after an entire year’s viewing Jesus still has only seven of the apostles (although He's preparing to call up Thomas from the minor leagues--but Thomas is skeptical, of course). Anticipating a canvas of fifty-plus hours instead of a movie's paltry two hours, The Chosen turns the characters (especially including Jesus!) into three-dimensional humans and brings the Gospels alive--you have never seen anything even remotely like it! Here is the Official Trailer.

Here is a link for free viewing of The Chosen: “Works with your phone, tablet, and you can cast to your Roku or Chromecast.” Last fall I paid $34.98 for DVDs and ongoing internet access—best 35 bucks I’ve ever spent (I don’t recall how much our marriage license cost, but then it was 43 years ago).

[Hebrews 11:6]

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F o r . . y o u r

CONSIDERATION

ENJOYMENT

& BLESSING

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[InkStone]

Greatly Enjoy these postings! Thank you.

Excellent Bio as well!

[Hebrews 11:6]

So glad! “Bio”?

[left that other site]

Glad you got some Pre-Raphaelites in there (David Byrne Jones) Nice Stained Glass! :-)

[Hebrews 11:6]

“Pre-Raphaelites”. New to me, although I’d heard the term before—just looked them up. You’ll educate me yet.

[left that other site]

Well, I majored in Art, Took additional Art Course during High School, went to Art College, ended up a musician!

Go Figure.

God Bless! :-)

[Spaceman49]

I am really enjoying your wonderful project ! Fascinating, educational, and GREAT ART !! I always look forward to the next installment .. .
Spaceman

[Hebrews 11:6]

Very happy you’re enjoying it. How is your image-posting progressing? I’m hopeful of seeing some of your art.

[ConorMacNessa]

An embarrassment of riches - thanks very much!

"Dia shábháil ar fad anseo!"

[Hebrews 11:6]

Just so you know, I include nearly everything I find—you’re not missing out on any because I’m overly-selective.