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The Shade of Samuel invoked by Saul

The Shade of Samuel invoked by Saul





Model : Saül
Samuel

Date : approx. between 1650 and 1656

Material : Oil painting on brass
J. Paul Getty Museum
European Paintings 1600-1800
South Pavilion
First Floor - Section S203
Item 2 on 14
European Painting
Painting

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Italy

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In this biblical scene, King Saul has asked the witch of Endor to summon the ghost of Samuel to predict the outcome of his coming battle with the philistines. Samuel rises out of the earth to inform the king that Israel will be defeated and that Saul and his son will die. The artist's flickering brushwork contributes to the supernatural quality of the scene.
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