Anointing of David

Painting

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Calvin University Center Art Gallery

The image depicts a biblical scene of the anointing of David, with figures in traditional robes gathered on a hilltop under a vibrant blue sky filled with clouds.

The image depicts a biblical scene of the anointing of David, with figures in traditional robes gathered on a hilltop under a vibrant blue sky filled with clouds.

Name/Title

Anointing of David

Entry/Object ID

2021.1.8

Type of Painting

Easel

Artwork Details

Medium

Oil

Category

Calvin Faculty Artist, On-Display at Calvin Seminary, Landscape, Plants and Nature, Biblical People
People

Made/Created

Artist

Chris Stoffel Overvoorde

Date made

2004

Dimensions

Dimension Description

overall

Height

23-5/8 in

Width

85-1/4 in

General Notes

Note

Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers and from that day on the, the Spirit of the Lord came upon David in power. I Samuel 16:13