Acht toelichtingen bij voorstellingen over het leven van David 1653 - 1654

"Acht toelichtingen bij voorstellingen over het leven van David," created between 1653 and 1654 by Dutch Golden Age artist Jan Philipsz Schabaelje (1592-1656), is an illustration of text from a book about the life of King David. Located in the Rijksmuseum, this artwork is a fine example of illustrative art from the period, and shows the skill of the artist in composition, typography, and detail. The work is a fine example of the importance of visual art as an aid to the understanding of written text.