David with the Head of Goliath (Castagno)
David with the Head of Goliath is a painting on leather and wood by artist Andrea del Castagno.[1][2]
| David with the Head of Goliath | |
|---|---|
| Italian: David con la testa di golia | |
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| Artist | Andrea del Castagno |
| Year | 1450-1455 |
| Type | Tempera on leather on wood |
| Dimensions | 115.5 cm × 76.5 cm (45.5 in × 30.1 in) |
| Location | National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. |
Description
It has dimensions 115.5 x 76.5 centimeters. It is in the collection of the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.[3]
Analysis
The painting was designed to be used as a parade shield. It differs from other parade shields in that it depicts a Biblical scene (David slaying Goliath) rather than a coat of arms, or a more ornamental design.[4]
References
- The Editors of Encyclopædia Britannica, N/A (14 August 2014). "Andrea del Castagno". Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved 29 March 2016.
- Barolsky, Paul (Winter 1989). "THE SIGNIFICANT FORM OF CASTAGNO'S "DAVID"". Notes on the History of Art. 8 (2).
- Andrea del Castagno, David with the Head of Goliath, retrieved 2016-08-17
- "David with the Head of Goliath, c. 1450/1455". The National Gallery of the Arts. Retrieved 29 March 2016.
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