David Showing Saul the Tip of His Coat 1636 - 1641

"David Showing Saul the Tip of His Coat" is a pen-and-ink drawing by Ferdinand Bol, a student of Rembrandt, dating from 1636-1641. Depicting a scene from the Bible, David stands triumphantly, holding Saul's robe, while the king is in the background, his head down. The drawing is characterized by its expressive lines and dramatic use of light and shadow, echoing Rembrandt's style. Now at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, this work captures a moment of vulnerability and power, offering a glimpse into the relationship between the two figures.