Story Of David Collection

Stiloforo Lion, detail of the central portal of the facade, detail, Benedetto Antelami (act)
Stiloforo Lion, detail of the central portal of the facade, detail, Benedetto Antelami (act. 1178-1233) and the school, Cathedral of San Donnino, Fidenza Fidenza Door Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe

Central portal of the facade, detail, Benedetto Antelami (act. 1178-1233) and the school, Cathedral of San Donnino, Fidenza Fidenza Door Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe

Central portal of the facade, Benedetto Antelami (act. 1178-1233) and the school, Cathedral of San Donnino, Fidenza Fidenza Door Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

The king David in adoration; miniature by Tommaso di Baldassare known as Friar Eustachio. Museum of S. Marco, Florence Illumination High Renaissance, Renaissance

Statue of David hurling the sling, sculpted by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, at the Borghese Gallery in Rome. Rome The Borghese Gallery Statue Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

David's head, cast from Michelangelo Buonarroti's original (1475-1564), Academy Gallery (formerly Antica e Moderna Gallery), Florence Florence Academy Gallery Cast, Mold, Mould

David with the head of Goliath. Drawing by Jacopo Bellini, in the British Museum in London Great Britain London, British Museum Drawing Early Renaissance, Renaissance

David in the act of hurling his sling. Sculpted work by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, located in the Galleria Borghese, Rome. Rome Borghese gallery

Mosaic depicting the prophets David and Isaiah. Byzantine work decorating the drum of the dome of the Church of Martorana, Palermo

Statue of David, work by Nicolas Cordier, Paolina Chapel, Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome. Rome Paolina Chapel, Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore Statue Baroque

David kills Goliath; drawing by Jacopo Bellini, in the British Museum in London Great Britain London, British Museum Drawing Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

David on horseback holding the head of Goliath; drawing by Jacopo Bellini, in the British Museum in London Great Britain London, British Museum Drawing Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Sala del David in the Borghese Gallery, Rome Rome Borghese Gallery Statue Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

David killing Goliath; bronze bas-relief by Bartolomeo Bellano, on a presbytery wall in St. Anthony's Basilica, Padua Padua St. Anthony's Basilica, presbytery

Terracotta relief depicting the Baptism of Christ, held in the Vestry of the Church of San Giovanni Battista in Bassano del Grappa

David about to release his sling, head detail. Sculpted by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, it is preserved in the Borghese Gallery, Rome Rome Borghese Gallery Statue Baroque

Tapestry representing David Who Meets the Priest Achimelech, work kept in the Counterfacade of the Cathedral of Como Como Cathedral Tapestry Late Renaissance, Renaissance

Bible of St Antimo, Vol I. scripture 208, verse (David and Abisan), manuscript preserved in Civic Museum in Montalcino Montalcino Civic Museum Illumination Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe

Small bronzes, in the Correr Museum in Venice: David and Goliath, Bacchus and Apollo Venice Correr Museum Bronze Statuette Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

David. Statue by Donatello, originally located in the Martelli House in Florence, in Tuscany, and today in the Bargello Museum Florence Martelli House Statue Early Renaissance, Renaissance

The right door of the Sanctuary of the Holy Home, in Loreto. Bronze work by Antonio Calcagni and Sebastiano Sebastiani. Loreto Door Late Renaissance, Renaissance

David, detail of the face, bronze sculpture by Donatello, in the Salone di Donatello, Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence Florence The Bargello National Museum

Stories of David and Bathsheba; detail of a Flanders tapestry preserved in the Muse du Moyen-Age de Cluny, Paris France Paris, Muse du Moyen-Age de Cluny Tapestry International Gothic, Middle Ages

Bas-relief depicting David with the Head of Goliath, work of the School of Rimini located on the stips of a portal of the Malatestian Temple, in Rimini Rimini Malatestian Temple Low Relief

Stories of David and Bathsheba; detail of a tapestry depicting the army of Ioab preparing for an assault. Muse du Moyen-Age de Cluny, Paris France Paris

Main portal of te cathedral of San Donnino in Fidenza, by the workshop of Benedetto Antelami. On the sides statues of David and Ezechiel inside niches

David playing the zither. Work by Carlo Filippo Chiaffarino, located in the Palazzo Bianco Gallery, in Genoa Genoa Palazzo Bianco, Gallery Statue Arts and handicrafts of XIX century

Stories of David and Bathsheba; detail of tapestry depicting the repentance of David, Muse du Moyen-Age de Cluny, Paris France Paris, Muse du Moyen-Age de Cluny Tapestry International Gothic

Stories of David and Bathsheba; detail of a tapestry depicting David receiving the news of the death of Uria the Hittite. Muse du Moyen-Age de Cluny, Paris France Paris

Bas-relief with David Dancing before the Ark of the Covenant; work by Andrea Briosco kept in the presbytery of the Basilica del Santo in Padova Padua Low Relief, Basrelief Early Renaissance

David, terra cotta model by the School of Michelangelo, in the Casa Buonarroti, Florence Florence Casa Buonarroti Statue High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

David, wax model by the School of Michelangelo, in the Casa Buonarroti, Florence Florence Casa Buonarroti Statue High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

David/Apollo, National Museum of Bargello, Florence Florence National Museum of Bargello Statue High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

David Before the Ark of the Covenant
3567470 David Before the Ark of the Covenant by Pittoni, Giovanni Battista (1687-1767); Vasarian Corridor (Corridoio Vasariano), Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: ARTIST: Pittoni)

David and Goliath, manufacture of Faenza
3567293 David and Goliath, manufacture of Faenza by Italian School, (16th century); Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany

David with the Head of Goliath
3567476 David with the Head of Goliath by Reni, Guido (1575-1642); Vasarian Corridor (Corridoio Vasariano), Palazzo Pitti, Florence

Davids Triumph
3567369 Davids Triumph by Lippi, Lorenzo (1606-65); Palatine Gallery, Pitti Palace, Florence; (add.info.: ARTIST: Lippi, Lorenzo (1606-1665) Date of Artwork: 1626-1665 ca

David dancing in front of the Ark, bas-relief in bronze by Andrea Briosco known as il Riccio (1470-1532), The Basilica del Santo, Padua Padua Low Relief, Basrelief Late Renaissance, Renaissance

David with the Head of Goliath, marble, Giovanni Marchiori (1696-1778), Church of S. Rocco, Venice Venice Church of S. Rocco Statue Eighteenth Century, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

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The story of David is a tale that has been depicted and celebrated in various forms throughout history. From sculptures to drawings, this biblical figure's triumphs and struggles have captivated artists for centuries. One notable representation of David can be found in the Stiloforo Lion, a detail of the central portal of the facade at the Cathedral of San Donnino in Fidenza. Created by Benedetto Antelami, this masterpiece showcases David's bravery as he slays Goliath with his sling. Another portrayal can be seen in Gian Lorenzo Bernini's sculpture at the Borghese Gallery in Rome. Here, David is shown hurling his sling with determination and strength, capturing the intensity of this iconic moment. Michelangelo Buonarroti's original cast from David's head is housed at Florence's Academy Gallery. This stunning piece highlights Michelangelo's mastery over marble as he brings out every intricate detail on David's face. Jacopo Bellini also contributed to depicting this legendary figure through his drawings displayed at the British Museum in London. Whether it is showing David killing Goliath or holding his head while on horseback, Bellini captures both moments with precision and emotion. Not limited to sculptures and drawings alone, mosaic art also pays homage to David. A Byzantine work decorating the drum of Palermo’s Church of Martorana depicts prophets Isaiah and David side by side, showcasing their significance within religious history. Nicolas Cordier adds another dimension to portraying David through his statue located at Paolina Chapel within Rome’s Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore. Cordier skillfully captures both power and vulnerability as he portrays this biblical hero standing tall after defeating Goliath. The story of David continues to inspire artists across different mediums throughout time. Each depiction offers a unique perspective on one man’s journey from shepherd boy to king—a testament to human courage and faith that resonates even today.