David and Abigail n.d.

Domenico Mondo’s “David and Abigail,” a small-scale drawing in brown and black wash, depicts a scene from the Old Testament, where the prophet David encounters Abigail, wife of Nabal. The drawing is characterized by quick, expressive lines, and the figures are rendered in a loose, gestural style. This piece was likely created as a study for a larger painting, offering a glimpse into the artist’s creative process, and revealing the dynamism of Mondo’s style. The work is now housed in the collection of The Art Institute of Chicago.