David met het hoofd van Goliath c. 1690 - 1720

Alessandro Marchesini's etching, "David met het hoofd van Goliath", depicts the biblical hero David holding the severed head of Goliath, his hand outstretched in a gesture of victory. Created between 1690 and 1720, the print showcases the artist's mastery of line and detail, capturing the dramatic moment with powerful precision. The composition, focusing on David's triumphant pose and the stark contrast of the severed head, evokes a sense of both awe and fear, typical of Baroque art's focus on the sublime.