Why it matters
King Saul, tormented by an evil spirit, is visibly moved by David's harp playing, the only thing that can calm him.
Did you know?
- It is dated between 1651 and 1658.
- In the 19th century the canvas was cut in two, probably to sell as separate paintings, and later reattached.
- It may be by Rembrandt and/or his studio.
Based on the Wikipedia article Saul and David (painting) (CC BY-SA 4.0).
