David and Goliath

Patrociño Barela, David and Goliath, ca. 1935-1943, carved redwood, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the General Services Administration, 1985.65.6

Patrociño Barela, David and Goliath, ca. 1935-1943, carved redwood, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the General Services Administration, 1985.65.6

Patrociño Barela, David and Goliath, ca. 1935-1943, carved redwood, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the General Services Administration, 1985.65.6

Patrociño Barela, David and Goliath, ca. 1935-1943, carved redwood, 13 ¹⁄₄ x 6 ¹⁄₄ x 5 ¹⁄₄ in. (33.7 x 15.9 x 13.3 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the General Services Administration, 1985.65.6

Artwork Details

Title: David and Goliath
Artist: Patrociño Barela
Date: ca. 1935-1943
Location: Not on view
Dimensions: 13 ¹⁄₄ x 6 ¹⁄₄ x 5 ¹⁄₄ in. (33.7 x 15.9 x 13.3 cm.)
Credit Line: Transfer from the General Services Administration
Mediums: redwood
Mediums Description: carved redwood
Classifications: Sculpture
Subjects: Religion — Old Testament — David
New Deal — Works Progress Administration, Federal Art Project — New Mexico
Religion — Old Testament — Goliath
Object Number: 1985.65.6
Linked Open Data: https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1985.65.6

Artwork Description

Patrociño Barela never attended church but expressed his devotion by carving figures and scenes from the Bible. In this sculpture the three sides depict the young David, the Philistine Goliath, and another soldier who faces away. Barela carved the three figures the same size because he wanted to show how the power of God made the boy as mighty as the giant.

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