David Possibly 1854 - 1860

This 19th-century etching by Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld depicts a scene from the biblical story of David, the future King of Israel. In this scene, David, who was a shepherd, is being presented with a lamb by his brothers as a gift to King Saul. An angel, also depicted in the artwork, is inscribing the events in a book. The etching’s detailed and expressive lines effectively capture the drama and piety of the biblical narrative. The artwork, likely created between 1854 and 1860, is a testament to Schnorr von Carolsfeld’s talent as a visual storyteller.