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🎨 David: "Oh, that I had wings like a Dove! For then would I fly away, and be at rest." Psalm 55:6, 1865
by Frederic Leighton 🏴
oil on fabric, 96.5 x 122.5 cm
Cleveland Museum of Art, USA
About the artwork:
This painting depicts the biblical King David, a frequent subject in art due to his complex character and dramatic life as described in the scriptures. The chosen verse, Psalm 55:6, expresses David’s desire for escape from the turmoil surrounding him, a theme that Leighton visualizes with a reflective and evocative representation of David yearning for peace.
In this work, David might be depicted in a moment of solitude and contemplation, perhaps looking towards the heavens or in a pose that suggests his longing for escape. The composition would likely emphasize the emotional intensity of the scene through the use of dramatic lighting and shadow, highlighting David's expression and the setting around him, which could be either a palace or a secluded outdoor space, adding to the sense of isolation and contemplation.
My expression while reading 1 Kings & 2 Kings:
Me after reading the downfall of David’s kingdom through Solomon in 1 Kings, and then in 2 Kings seeing Hezekiah redeem Judah and David’s bloodline, and then see his son Manasseh undo all the work his father (Hezekiah) did for the Lord:
"Choose 5 Servants to represent your FGO journey."
Inspired by this Reddit post
Emiya - My first 4-star from the tutorial gacha. He currently rests at NP3. I may not use him all the time, but he's reliable. His defense-ignoring NP is awesome for challenge quests even to this day!
Shuten-Douji - My first 5-star. I didn't even realize she was a 5-star when I first summoned her, but when I did, I was incredibly excited! Koyanskaya of Light may have taken my top Assassin spot lately, but Shuten is still great.
David - One of my top Servants back when I didn't have as many options. Harp of Healing saved me tons of times back in Arc 1, and the Sure Hit on his NP definitely helped with damage!
Scáthach-Skađi - My first foray into meta setups. I only rolled for her because I liked her design, but her being the Quick meta was an appreciated bonus. I may have Castoria, Tamamo, Oberon, and Koyanskaya now, but Skađi still has a place in my support roster for when I'd rather use Quick Servants.
Passionlip - I got her to NP5 (and Suzuka Gozen to NP6) in the process of trying to summon Meltryllis. I did get Melt and absolutely adore her, but I also came to really appreciate Lip. She's a great tank who can also dish out a surprising amount of damage, and she's a fairly complex character. This same summon/appreciate cycle happened to me with Space Ishtar (NP2'd her while trying to summon Calamity Jane) and Baobhan Sith (NP3'd her while trying to summon Barghest and Mélusine), but Passionlip was the first, so she gets the spot on the list.
Man, this was tough! Nitocris didn't even land on the list after all this consideration, and she's my favorite!
What about you guys? If you play FGO, which five Servants reflect your gameplay journey?
Figured I should start posting my art here 🫶🏼
Ethiopian Orthodox painting of king David playing the lute, 15th century.
David: Oh no, my nemesis's son, my current enemy, is dead! Oh, the Tragedy! Yoav, how could you?? D':
Also David: *ordered said assassination*
Stay yourself, stay curious