Life — February 24, 1898 — page 11: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# David and Goliath This page illustrates the biblical story of David and Goliath. The image shows a small, lightly-armored figure (David) in a defensive stance confronting a much larger robed figure (Goliath) across an open landscape. The composition emphasizes the dramatic size disparity between the two opponents. The page heading "LIFE" and caption reference "A AND GOLIATH" confirm the biblical narrative. This appears to be a straightforward illustration rather than political satire—likely used to accompany a story, poem, or article in Life magazine exploring themes of courage, the triumph of the underdog, or faith overcoming apparent odds. The engraving style is consistent with early-to-mid 20th century magazine illustration.