GOD OF ARMIES
Mixed Media
Giclée Fine Art Print
12” x 12” (Mounting Board included)
Certificate of Authenticity
Limited Edition of 50
2024
This is a powerful and dynamic painting that captures the biblical showdown between David and Goliath.
In this artwork, David is portrayed as a young, determined figured, standing confidently on the left side of the canvas, looking upwards with a sling in his hand. His expression is one of calm resolve, and despite his smaller stature, his presence is commanding. Above him, almost touching his head, hovers a golden crown, glowing softly, symbolising his divine an ointment as the future king of Israel. This crown serves as a visual representation of David’s destiny and God’s favour, highlighting his status as the chosen one.
On the right side, Goliath looms large, a towering figure of menace, looking downwards towards David with a sneer of contempt. His size and armour are depicted in great detail, emphasising the stark contrast between the giant warrior and the shepherd boy.
Behind David, subtly integrated into the background and invisible to both David and Goliath, stands the Angel of God. This celestial figure is portrayed with a serene expression, gazing down at Goliath. The angel’s presence reinforces the theme that God is with David, guarding and guiding him in this critical moment.
The overall atmosphere of the painting is charged with tension and anticipation, with the dramatic encounter set against a backdrop that hints at the rugged landscape of the Valley of Elah. The composition masterfully balances the physical confrontation with spiritual symbolism, creating a vivid narrative of faith, destiny and divine protection.
David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD Almighty, the God of the Armies of Israel, whom you have defied.” 1 Samuel 17:45
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“God of Armies is a bold and dramatic depiction of the biblical battle between David and Goliath. David stands poised with calm confidence, a soft golden crown hovering above him to signify his divine calling. Opposite him, Goliath looms in full armour, emphasizing the contrast between the shepherd boy and the giant warrior. Behind David, an unseen angel watches over him, highlighting God’s protection and presence. Set against a rugged landscape, this painting weaves tension, faith, and destiny into a powerful visual story inspired by 1 Samuel 17:45.”
