Reverse Copy of the Top of Dagger Sheath with David Holding the Head of Goliath 1529 - 1600
heinrichaldegrever
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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pencil drawn
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drawing
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amateur sketch
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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head
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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charcoal drawing
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pencil drawing
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pen-ink sketch
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pencil work
Heinrich Aldegrever's "Reverse Copy of the Top of Dagger Sheath with David Holding the Head of Goliath" (1529-1600) is a small, detailed engraving depicting David standing triumphantly over the fallen Goliath, holding his severed head. The print, likely meant as a decorative element, features a meticulous rendering of the human form, characteristic of Aldegrever's style. The inscription "AW" in the upper left corner, possibly a reference to the artist's monogram, adds to the intrigue of this piece.
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