King David — Aert de Gelder

Aert de Gelder. Painted 1680 - 1685.

Just like his teacher Rembrandt, Aert de Gelder had a penchant for imaginative attire. Figures from the Bible or classical mythology offered a perfect opportunity for such fancy. Here the biblical king David is bedecked with jewels, and wears an enormous turban on his head. The text in the book is not imaginary, but actual Hebrew.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

oil paint (paint), canvas · Original size: 115 × 100 cm · Gift of M.P. Voûte, Amsterdam

Print: 115 × 100 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/20027909. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.