Letter D in een omlijsting met een voorstelling van David die door Samuël tot koning wordt gezalfd 17th century

This 17th-century anonymous engraving depicts the biblical story of David being anointed king by Samuel. The scene takes place within a decorative "D," likely part of a larger alphabet series. This detail, "Letter D in een omlijsting met een voorstelling van David die door Samuël tot koning wordt gezalfd" is a highly stylized illustration of the event, with the figures positioned in a way that emphasizes the act of anointing. The inscription "1. Samuel. 16." references the biblical passage where the story is found, further emphasizing the religious context of the work. The engraving's small size and intricate detail suggest it was intended for a devotional book or print series.