Who painted “David and Goliath”?

“David and Goliath” was painted by Daniele da Volterra in 1552. Where to see it: Palace of Versailles.

What to look for

Mannerism: High Renaissance figures are balanced and natural; Mannerist ones are stretched, crowded and theatrical, with unusual colour and unclear space. Baroque, after it, returns to weight and drama.

Daniele Ricciarelli (c. 1509 – 4 April 1566), better known as Daniele da Volterra (, Italian:), was a Mannerist Italian painter and sculptor. Wikipedia

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