Visioen van koning David 1655 - 1731

"Visioen van koning David" (Vision of King David), an anonymous etching, depicts the biblical story of King David's contemplation of mortality. The etching, dated between 1655 and 1731, portrays David kneeling, a crown at his feet, while an angel holds a skull aloft, a symbolic reminder of death's inevitability. The setting features a classical interior, highlighting the artistic conventions of the period. Currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, this etching is a powerful testament to the enduring human fascination with the ephemeral nature of life.