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Dish showing David with Goliaths Head
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Dish showing David with Goliaths Head
Italian dish showing David with Goliaths Head, now in the Victoria and Albert Museum
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Media ID 14859385
© CM Dixon / Heritage-Images
Beheaded Beheading Crockery David Decapitated Decapitation Dish Goliath Hand On Hip Museum Of Ornamental Art Victoria Albert Museum Victoria And Albert Museum Mike Dixon Old Testament Posture
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This print showcases a remarkable Italian dish depicting the iconic biblical scene of David with Goliath's head. Now housed in the prestigious Victoria and Albert Museum, this artefact is a testament to both artistic craftsmanship and religious symbolism. The dish, adorned in vibrant red hues, stands out as an exquisite piece of crockery. The image portrays young David triumphantly holding Goliath's severed head while striking a confident posture with his hand on his hip. The weapon used for this heroic act, a sword, rests beside him as a reminder of the intense battle that took place. As we delve into the significance behind this artwork, it becomes evident that it encapsulates themes of death and war prevalent in Old Testament narratives. This powerful representation serves as a visual metaphor for victory over adversity and divine intervention. The presence of people surrounding David adds depth to the composition; their gazes fixed upon him reflect admiration mixed with awe at his courageous feat. It is through these intricate details that we are transported back in time to witness this pivotal moment firsthand. Created by C. M Dixon, this photograph captures every minute detail of the dish's design flawlessly. With its meticulous depiction of decapitation and weaponry intertwined with religious undertones, this artifact offers us insight into ancient warfare practices and cultural beliefs surrounding heroism.
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