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David Playing the Harp for King Saul, (oil on canvas)
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David Playing the Harp for King Saul, (oil on canvas)
827928 David Playing the Harp for King Saul, (oil on canvas) by Gros, Baron Antoine Jean (1771-1835); 183.5x226.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: David Playing the Harp for King Saul. Baron Antoine Jean Gros (1771-1835). Oil on canvas. 183.5 x 226.7cm.); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23304470
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Arm Movement Bad Temper Darkness David Doorway Entertained Entertainment Event Gesture Gesturing Gros Hand Gesture Hand Movement Harp Harpist Majesty Medium Group Medium Group Of People Music Making Neo Classic Neo Classicism Neoclassic Neoclassical Art Neoclassicism Nocturnal Old Master Paintings Olden Time Playing An Instrument Pose Posed Posing Shawl Sovereign Steps String Instrument Stringed Instrument Young Man Young Men Artist French Baron Antoine Jean Gros Ethnic Origin French Art French Artist King Saul Monarch Young Woman
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This oil painting, titled "David Playing the Harp for King Saul" by Baron Antoine Jean Gros, transports us to a scene of musical enchantment in an opulent French interior. The artist's mastery is evident in the meticulous details and rich colors that bring this historical moment to life. In this composition, we witness David, portrayed as a mid-adult man with caucasian ethnicity, skillfully playing his harp while standing at the entrance of a dimly lit room. King Saul, depicted as a sovereign figure with red apparel and bad temper, sits on his throne captivated by the melodious tunes emanating from David's instrument. The neoclassical style of Gros shines through in every brushstroke, highlighting the grandeur of both the setting and its occupants. The medium group of people surrounding David adds depth to the narrative and emphasizes his role as entertainer within the monarchy. Through subtle hand gestures and arm movements captured by Gros' keen eye, we can almost hear the harmonious melodies filling this nocturnal space. The interplay between light and shadow further enhances our immersion into this historic moment. As we gaze upon this remarkable artwork preserved in a private collection today, it serves as a testament to Gros' talent as well as an enduring reminder of music's power to soothe even troubled souls like King Saul's.
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