David with the Head of Goliath

Artist: Caravaggio
Artwork: David with the Head of Goliath
Description: The painting depicts the biblical story of David’s victory over Goliath. David is shown as a young man, with a slingshot in his hand. He is standing over the body of Goliath, whose head he has just cut off. The painting is Caravaggio’s first major work, and it shows his mastery of chiaroscuro, or the use of light and dark to create drama and emotion.
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