Ahimelech Giving the Sword of Goliath to David, about 1680s. The painting's subject comes from the Old Testament: the first book of Samuel, which describes the turning point in David's relationship with King Saul. The priest Ahimelech gives the sword of Goliath to the young David, who won it in battle. When King Saul learned that this symbol of power had been given to David, he had Ahimelech murdered.

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Size: 4960px × 3410px
Photo credit: © Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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