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Lucas van Leyden
David Playing the Harp before Saulcirca 1508

Not on view
Engraving on cream paper depicting a bearded seated ruler holding a staff, a standing youth playing a tall harp, and attendant figures in a Gothic interior

Lucas van Leyden, David Playing the Harp before Saul, circa 1508, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Herman and Ruth Engel in honor of the museum's 40th anniversary, the 40th anniversary of the Graphic Arts Council, and Herman Engel's 100th year, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Lucas van Leyden
Holland, Leiden, circa 1494-1533
Title
David Playing the Harp before Saul
Place Made
Holland
Date Made
circa 1508
Medium
Engraving
Dimensions
Sheet: 10 × 7 1/4 in. (25.4 × 18.42 cm) Image: 10 × 7 1/4 in. (25.4 × 18.42 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Herman and Ruth Engel in honor of the museum's 40th anniversary, the 40th anniversary of the Graphic Arts Council, and Herman Engel's 100th year
Accession Number
M.2013.246
Classification
Prints
Collecting Area
Prints and Drawings