David met gekruiste armen in het aanschijn van God 1625 - 1647

"David met gekruiste armen in het aanschijn van God" is an etching by Michel van Lochom, created between 1625 and 1647. This artwork depicts the biblical figure of David kneeling in prayer, with his arms crossed in a gesture of submission. The etching is notable for its detailed depiction of David's clothing and the dramatic use of light and shadow. Above David, a representation of God is shown in the clouds. The image is a small-scale one, as evidenced by its dimensions of only 100mm in height and 71 mm in width. The work is likely a depiction of David's repentance after his sin with Bathsheba, a subject frequently explored in 17th-century art. The etching would have been intended to be a devotional image for private use.