David Receiving the Hallowed Bread from Alchimelek 1725 - 1734

"David Receiving the Hallowed Bread from Alchimelek" is a drawing by Italian artist Gaspare Diziani, created between 1725 and 1734. The artwork depicts a scene from the biblical story of David, who receives bread from the priest Abimelech as he flees King Saul. Diziani's sketch, composed in brown ink and wash, is a preliminary study for a larger painting and showcases the artist's mastery of gesture and anatomy, evident in the dynamic figures and fluid lines. The drawing is now part of the collection at The Art Institute of Chicago.