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Abigail
Daughters of Job
Abigail
This woodcut print illustrates Abigail kneeling in reverence before an ornately armored King David, presenting him with a flask of wine, with a basket of provisions on the ground near her feet. She even offers a drink to his dog, showing thoughful preparation of her plan to intercept and avert violence. This artistic representation differs from the later paintings of this event, as it pictures David and Abigail only, without his group of soldiers and her servants and household members. This focuses the attention on the interaction between Abigail and David.

Title of Art: David and Abigail

Subjects: Abigail and David

Ritual Pose/Object: kneeling in reverence

Artist: Lucas Cranach the Elder (1472-1553)

Art Form: Illustration

Date of Composition: 1509

Exhibit Institution: Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET)

Exhibit Location: New York City, NY

VM Image #: 237

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