{"product_id":"david-slaying-goliath-hans-collaert-the-elder","title":"David Slaying Goliath - Hans Collaert the Elder","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed sixteenth-century engraving by Hans Collaert the Elder, depicting the biblical victory of David over Goliath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Hans Collaert the Elder depicts the biblical narrative of David and Goliath. The composition focuses on the immediate aftermath of the combat, with David standing over the fallen giant, Goliath. David holds the giant's sword aloft, preparing to deliver the final blow. The artist employs a clear, narrative structure, placing the primary figures in the foreground while the background shows the retreating Philistine army and the advancing Israelites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollaert uses precise line work to define the musculature of the figures and the textures of their garments. The engraving technique allows for a range of tonal values, from the deep shadows beneath the figures to the lighter, etched lines of the distant hills and sky. The scene is framed by a sense of motion, as the soldiers in the background flee the site of the conflict. A Latin inscription at the base of the print provides context, referencing the First Book of Samuel, chapter 17, which recounts the defeat of the Philistine champion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a member of a prominent family of engravers in Antwerp, Collaert was part of a tradition that disseminated religious and mythological imagery across Europe. His work reflects the technical proficiency common to the period, where printmakers sought to translate complex narrative scenes into reproducible formats. The attention to detail, from the armour of the soldiers to the expressions of the central figures, demonstrates the standard of craftsmanship expected in sixteenth-century Flemish printmaking. This piece offers a view into the visual culture of the Northern Renaissance, where biblical stories were frequently interpreted through the lens of classical composition and technical rigour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/crucifixion-of-christ-hieronymus-wierix\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eCrucifixion of Christ - Hieronymus Wierix — Hieronymus Wierix\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-nativity-martin-schongauer\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Nativity - Martin Schongauer — Martin Schongauer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jan Collaert (I)","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58486045147471,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58486054584655,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58486054617423,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58486054650191,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58486054682959,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58486054715727,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58486054748495,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58486054781263,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58486054814031,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58486054846799,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58486054879567,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58486054912335,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/David-Slaying-Goliath_Poster_CompositorV1_1786371989701.jpg?v=1786848400","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/david-slaying-goliath-hans-collaert-the-elder","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}