Kingdom Of Israel Collection

Engraving depicting Saul and the Witch of Endor
5309193 Engraving depicting Saul and the Witch of Endor; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Saul and the Witch of Endor. Saul tries to communicate with the dead Samuel through the Witch of Endor)

Prayer Of Hannah, The Mother Of Samuel The Prophet, 1864. Artist: Vereshchagin, Vasili Petrovich (1835-1909)
Prayer Of Hannah, The Mother Of Samuel The Prophet, 1864. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Gallery, Perm

Davids Charge to Solomon (pen & ink with wash on paper)
449328 Davids Charge to Solomon (pen & ink with wash on paper) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 21.9x20.9 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

David and Saul, 1885 (oil on canvas)
5037520 David and Saul, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Kronberg, Julius (1850-1921); 298x220 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info.: And it came to pass)

Depiction of the rebuilding of Jerusalem (vellum)
LRI702678 Depiction of the rebuilding of Jerusalem (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); Biblioteca Palatina, Parma, Italy; Luisa Ricciarini; Italian, out of copyright

David and Saul, 1878 (oil on canvas)
5037519 David and Saul, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Josephson, Ernst (1851-1906); 110.5x144 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info.: And it came to pass)

The Kingdoms of Judah and Israel, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Kingdoms of Judah and Israel, 1890. The Kingdom of Israel, an important local power by the 10th century BC with the Kingdom of Judah, emerging in the 8th or 9th century BC

David playing on the harp before Saul, 1658-59 (oil on canvas)
3247746 David playing on the harp before Saul, 1658-59 (oil on canvas) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 130.5x164 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague

The Anointing of David, c. 1645. Artist: Victors, Jan (1619-after 1676)
The Anointing of David, c. 1645. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The Shade of Samuel Invoked by Saul, c. 1655. Artist: Cavallino, Bernardo (1616-1656)
The Shade of Samuel Invoked by Saul, c. 1655. Found in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Landscape with David at the Cave of Adullam, 1658. Artist: Lorrain, Claude (1600-1682)
Landscape with David at the Cave of Adullam, 1658. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Anointing of David, ca 1555. Artist: Veronese, Paolo (1528-1588)
The Anointing of David, ca 1555. Found in the collection of the Art History Museum, Vienne

David and Jonathan, c. 1508. Artist: Cima da Conegliano, Giovanni Battista (ca. 1459-1517)
David and Jonathan, c.1508. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

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The Kingdom of Israel, a land steeped in rich history and religious significance, is beautifully captured in various artworks throughout the ages. From Vereshchagin's poignant "Prayer Of Hannah, The Mother Of Samuel The Prophet" to Jan Victors' evocative "The Anointing of David, " these masterpieces transport us back to a time when faith and power intertwined. In Vasili Petrovich Vereshchagin's 1864 painting, we witness the heartfelt prayer of Hannah, mother of Samuel the prophet. With delicate brushstrokes and vivid colors, Vereshchagin captures the intensity of her devotion as she beseeches God for a child. Moving forward in time to 1627, we encounter another iconic scene: "David with the Head of Goliath before Saul. " Painted on wood by an unknown artist, this piece immortalizes David's triumph over his formidable enemy. We can almost feel the tension between David and Saul as they confront each other amidst this gruesome trophy. Saul's relentless pursuit of David is further depicted in an oil-on-canvas artwork titled "Saul attacking David. " This dramatic portrayal showcases their struggle for power and survival against a backdrop filled with emotion and turmoil. As we delve deeper into biblical narratives surrounding King David's reign, we come across Jan Victors' pen-and-ink masterpiece: "David's Charge to Solomon. " Through intricate lines and washes on paper, Victors brings to life this pivotal moment where father passes down wisdom to son—a passing of the torch that would shape Israel's future. Bernardo Cavallino takes us on yet another spiritual journey with his painting from c. 1655 entitled "The Shade of Samuel Invoked by Saul. " In this hauntingly beautiful artwork, Cavallino captures Saul desperately seeking guidance from beyond the grave—an eerie reminder that even kings must face their own mortality.