Antonio TEMPESTA (Florence 1565 - Rome 1630) "David Goliam Interficit" Original engraved engraving with the monogram "TA" in the center of the shield of the character at the bottom right, from the series of twenty-five subjects relating to the fighting of the Old Testament of which it is the number 16, published in Rome by Nicolas van Aelst in 1613. Beautiful copy printed on a portion of laid paper bearing a difficult to decipher watermark (Eagle in a circle?) trimmed at the footprint of the plate, with a few small spots on the edges but overall in excellent condition. Old collection stamp on the reverse. Bibliography: Bartsch “Le Peintre-Graveur” Vienna 1803-1821 vol.17 pag.130 n ° 251. Measurements in mm: 205ca x 283ca (the sheet)