Davide vincitore di Golia festeggioto dalle fanciulle di Gerusalemme 1605

"Davide vincitore di Golia festeggioto dalle fanciulle di Gerusalemme" is an oil painting created in 1605 by the Venetian artist Palma il Giovane. The painting depicts the biblical story of David's victory over Goliath, with David holding Goliath's severed head and riding a white horse, followed by a young boy holding a sword. In the right part of the painting, a group of women celebrate David's victory by singing and dancing. The work showcases Palma's mastery of color and detail, and the dramatic interplay of light and shadow. The painting exemplifies the Baroque period's interest in dynamic composition and emotional expression, and the use of biblical themes to illustrate the triumph of good over evil.