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King David Playing the Harp

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King David Playing the Harp King David Playing the Harp 
1622

Gerard van Honthorst

David was a shepherd boy when he was chosen to follow in Saul’s footsteps as king. He united Israel into a single kingdom and conquered Jerusalem, which he then made his capital. David was a musician and, according to tradition, is thought to be the author of some of the psalms. He is depicted here with his traditional attributes, a harp and a crown.

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