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title: King David Writing Psalms
author: Giovanni Francesco Barbieri
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6700/king-david-writing-psalms/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
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# King David Writing Psalms

_Authored by Giovanni Francesco Barbieri_

## Image File

[![King David Writing Psalms](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/6700.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/6700.jpg)

## Image Caption

A 17th century CE artist's rendition of David inscribing one of his famous psalms. By Giovanni Francesco Barbieri (Guercino).

## Cite This Work

### APA
Barbieri, G. F. (2017, May 24). King David Writing Psalms. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6700/king-david-writing-psalms/>
### Chicago
Barbieri, Giovanni Francesco. "King David Writing Psalms." *World History Encyclopedia*, May 24, 2017. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6700/king-david-writing-psalms/>.
### MLA
Barbieri, Giovanni Francesco. "King David Writing Psalms." *World History Encyclopedia*, 24 May 2017, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6700/king-david-writing-psalms/>.

## License & Copyright

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