King David contemplating the deaths of kings. Engraving by C. Mellan, 1645.

  • Mellan, Claude, 1598-1688.
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[1645]
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2473888i
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Description

Bible, O.T., II Samuel, 1. King David rests his head in his hand as he contemplates the fate of kings. His crown is placed on a plinth, his harp stands behind him, and the messenger bringing King Saul's crown and sceptre looks up at him with concern. On the front of the plinth is a bas-relief showing King Saul falling on his sword. David thinks "How are the mighty fallen!" (II Samuel. 1.19-17)

Publication/Creation

[Paris] : [Gabriel Cramoisy], [1645]

Physical description

1 print : line engraving ; platemark 20.7 x 14.2 cm

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L'histoire sainte. Les roys, tome troisième, par le père Nicolas Talon de la compagnie de Jésus. Quomodo ceciderunt fortes. C. Mellan in. et s. 1659.

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Wellcome Collection 2473888i

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