David at the Cave of Adullam
The Met
Artist: Giovanni Maldura(Italian, active by 1810, died 1849 Rome)
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 45 3/4 x 76 in. (116.2 x 193 cm)
Credit Line: Kretschmar Fund, 1921
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A landscape painting featuring a large central tree, a castle, cliffs, a waterfall, and figures
Detailed Description
An expansive landscape painting depicts a verdant scene under a light blue sky with scattered white clouds. In the foreground, to the right, a group of approximately ten figures stands on a rocky path. They wear various colored garments, including reds, blues, and whites, and some carry staffs or banners. Behind them, a tall, rugged cliff face rises, covered with green foliage at its top and featuring a small waterfall cascading down its side into a pool below. Further left, another smaller waterfall is visible. In the center of the composition, a large, prominent tree with a thick, dark trunk and dense green foliage stands tall and is a central feature in the midground. Its branches extend widely. Near the base of this tree, slightly to the left, two smaller figures are visible, one in blue and one in red, appearing to walk along a path. To the far left, in the midground, a fortified castle with multiple square towers and walls is situated on a hill, surrounded by trees. Below the castle, in a grassy area, several small groups of figures are scattered across the landscape. The background opens into a vast valley, stretching into the distance with rolling green hills and fields. A hazy, light blue sky with soft clouds covers the upper portion of the painting. Distant mountains with faint outlines are visible on the horizon. The overall color palette is dominated by greens, browns, and blues, with touches of red and white in the figures' clothing.
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