Where is "David with the Head of Goliath" by CARAVAGGIO?

"David with the Head of Goliath" is held in the permanent collection of Galleria Borghese, Rome, Italy.

Which museum has "David with the Head of Goliath"?

"David with the Head of Goliath" is on display at Galleria Borghese in Rome.

Who painted "David with the Head of Goliath" and when?

"David with the Head of Goliath" was painted by CARAVAGGIO in 1609-10.

What are the dimensions of "David with the Head of Goliath"?

"David with the Head of Goliath" measures 125 × 101 cm.

What art movement is "David with the Head of Goliath" associated with?

"David with the Head of Goliath" is a work of Italian, Renaissance, painted by CARAVAGGIO.

Can I see "David with the Head of Goliath" in person?

Yes — "David with the Head of Goliath" is on permanent display at Galleria Borghese in Rome. Check the museum website for current opening hours.

CARAVAGGIO: David with the Head of Goliath

✦ CARAVAGGIO

🖼 David with the Head of Goliath, 1609-10

◈ Oil on canvas

⊞ 125 × 101 cm

▣ Galleria Borghese

◎ Rome, Italy

🖼 Order as art print*

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Dramatic chiaroscuro illuminates David's youthful face as he holds aloft Goliath's severed head, rendered with visceral realism. Caravaggio conflates biblical triumph with psychological complexity, transforming heroic narrative into intimate confrontation with mortality and human vulnerability.

Caravaggio

Sebastian Schütze

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