David and Goliath
"David and Goliath" is a renowned Oil painting by the Venetian artist Titian, created around 1542–1544. This Panel work, originally commissioned for the church of Santo Spirito, exemplifies Religious painting with its depiction of the biblical hero David triumphing over Goliath. Reflecting the elegant figures and exaggerated proportions characteristic of Mannerism (late renaissance), the painting showcases Titian’s mastery of color and composition, capturing the dramatic and spiritual intensity of the biblical event. Today, it resides in the basilica of Santa Maria della Salute.
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