Jonathan’s Token to David
Artist: Frederic Leighton, 1st Baron Leighton of Stretton
Old Testament. After the prophet Samuel anointed David as King Saul's successor, Saul became jealous and plotted David's death. David's loyal friend Jonathan (Saul's son) is preparing to shoot three arrows as a warning to David who is hiding in a field. Jonathan's pose is directly derived from Michelangelo's 'David'.
- Date
- c. 1868
- In our collection
- since August the 28th, 2009 up to now
- Dimensions
- 67 1/2 x 49 in. (171.45 x 124.46 cm) (canvas)
- Location
- G357
- Medium
- Oil on canvas
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- Composition
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copper 29% zinc 71%