David and Goliath (Verso)
c. 1550-1555 Louvre Museum
About this artwork
This Mannerist painting by Daniele da Volterra depicts the biblical story of David triumphing over the giant Goliath. It features dramatically posed, muscular figures engaged in a dynamic struggle, characteristic of the artist's style and the era.
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Daniele da Volterra, often known as 'Il Braghettone' for his later role in painting over the nude figures in Michelangelo's 'Last Judgment,' was a significant Mannerist painter in his own right. His 'David and Goliath' showcases the dramatic tension and exaggerated musculature that defined the era, moving away from the serene balance of the High Renaissance. The composition is particularly dynamic, capturing the climactic moment of the biblical narrative.
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David and Goliath (Verso)
Daniele da Volterra, c. 1550-1555
