David Beheading Goliath, c. 1520-25, Marcantonio Raimondi; Artist: After Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio or Santi), Italian, c. 1475/1480–, 10 3/8 x 15 1/2 in. ( x cm) (image), Engraving, Italy, 16th century, Modeled after a fresco by Raphael in the Vatican, Marcantonio Raimondi's engraving depicts the climactic scene after weeks of combat between the Israelites and the Philistines, According to the Books of Samuel from the Bible, the Philistine (pagan) warrior Goliath is defeated in battle by the young David, the future king of Israel, who uses a simple sling and stone

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