King David Playing the Harp (ca. 1616)

Technique: Giclée quality print
Recommended by our customers
Size
Finishing (pick one!)

More about this artwork

We are delighted to present a magnificent piece from the collection: "King David Playing the Harp," painted circa 1616 by the renowned Flemish artist Peter Paul Rubens. This painting exemplifies Rubens’ extraordinary skill in capturing human emotion and movement, rendered with a vibrant touch that breathes life into this biblical scene.The artwork features King David, a central figure known for his poignant contributions to the Book of Psalms in the Bible. Here, David is depicted in a moment of divine inspiration, his eyes lifted heavenwards as if seeking or receiving celestial guidance. The king is handsomely adorned in a golden robe, draped elegantly across his shoulders and embellished with an intricate chain, symbolizing his royal status. His flowing white beard and contemplative expression add to the gravity and dignity of the scene.David's hands are delicately positioned on the strings of his harp, suggesting the gentle, melodious music he creates, which was said to be pleasing to God. The harp, a symbol of David’s artistic and spiritual devotion, is rendered with fine detail that contrasts beautifully against the soft, atmospheric background.This painting not only showcases Rubens' mastery of color and texture but also his ability to convey deep spiritual narratives through art.

Delivery

We create reproductions on demand, with a production time of 5 to 7 business days.

Our courier service ensures delivery within an additional two business days.

If you need a faster turnaround, please contact us. We can often expedite the process to meet your needs.

You can also pick up your paintings at our galleries in Kaunas or Vilnius.

Returns

Yes, reproductions can be returned.

If you have any concerns more than 30 days after purchase, please contact us. We will either provide a refund or offer a replacement!

Please note that we accept a maximum of two returns per customer. Since reproductions are made to order, we encourage you to choose responsibly.

Shipping expenses are non-refundable.

Sir Peter Paul Rubens was a Flemish artist and diplomat from the Duchy of Brabant in the Southern Netherlands (modern-day Belgium). He is considered the most influential artist of the Flemish Baroque tradition. Rubens's highly charged compositions reference erudite aspects of classical and Christian history. His unique and immensely popular Baroque style emphasized movement, colour, and sensuality, which followed the immediate, dramatic artistic style promoted in the Counter-Reformation. Rubens was a painter producing altarpieces, portraits, landscapes, and history paintings of mythological and allegorical subjects. He was also a prolific designer of cartoons for the Flemish tapestry workshops and of frontispieces for the publishers in Antwerp.