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    Object: RS 18, Adriaen Lommelin (1634 - 1677), Peter Paul Rubens (1577 - 1640), David und Abigail
    Adriaen Lommelin

    David and Abigail

    Dimensions
    44.3 x 66.5 cm
    Material / Technique
    paper/engraving
    Category:
    Rubens prints
    prints, photographs
    Location: R 316 Rubens Cabinet
    Engraver
    Adriaen Lommelin (1634 - 1677)
    Artist
    Peter Paul Rubens (1577 - 1640)

    About the object

    Abigail symbolizes diplomatic skill: After her husband Nabal refused to offer food to David and his warriors, David planned an attack. Abigail saved her family by supplying the provisions. Rubens shows her kneeling before David, who is appeased by her courage. The composition resembles others that portray emotional encounters – for example, Esther’s appearance before Ahasuerus, another king impressed by a heroine’s bravery.