David

An elderly, crowned King David stands in profile, holding his traditional attribute, the harp. He is framed by an ornate stone archway featuring scrolls, female herms, and decorative finials. In the distant landscape background, a small figure is visible tending a flock of sheep, referencing David's early life as a shepherd.

King David was revered in the Renaissance as the 'divine musician' whose harp-playing could heal the soul, serving as a primary biblical precedent for the Neoplatonic concept of music as a reflection of celestial harmony. In esoteric traditions, his authorship of the Psalms made him a central figure for those studying the intersection of divine inspiration, prophecy, and the power of sacred song.