King David Receiving the Cistern Water of Bethlehem by Antwerp Mannerist

King David Receiving the Cistern Water of Bethlehem 1515 - 1520

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painting, oil-paint

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narrative-art

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painting

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oil-paint

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classical-realism

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mannerism

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figuration

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oil painting

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history-painting

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italian-renaissance

This painting, titled "King David Receiving the Cistern Water of Bethlehem", is an example of Antwerp Mannerist style from the 16th century. Depicting a scene from the Old Testament, it shows King David, adorned in regal robes, receiving a flask of water from a soldier. The composition is rich with intricate details, such as the checkered floor and ornate architecture, characteristic of the period. This artwork is held in the Art Institute of Chicago.

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