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Painting of a turbaned bearded man holding a spear beside a young harpist in a dark interior, lit by warm golden light.

Saul and David, Rembrandt, c. 1650

A bearded man in a turban and gold-embroidered robe sits holding a spear, his head turned toward a young musician at right who plays a harp in a warm, dark interior. Deep red drapery and glowing ochres dominate the composition against shadowy brown background.

Artist
Rembrandt
Date
1650
Medium
Source
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Size
3840 × 3032 px
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Public domain · Rembrandt died 1669 and the work dates by 1650; public domain in the US and life+70 countries.
Rights checked 2026-11-05 · tier B · as stated by the source: Public domain

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Rembrandt, via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

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