Knielende David 1571 - 1632

This woodcut engraving by Antoni van Leest depicts a scene from the Biblical story of David, the future King of Israel. David is depicted kneeling with his head bowed in prayer. Above him, an angel descends from the clouds, while an urban landscape featuring a fountain and buildings stretches out behind David. The image is characteristic of the Northern Renaissance style, with its emphasis on realism and detail. This small-scale print would have been made as a devotional image for private use and is an example of the popular imagery of the time.