Bathsheba observed by King David, by Jan Massys c. 1509-75
The story of King David's infatuation and subsequent marriage to Bathsheba, after he had sent her husband to fight in the front line of battle where he was killed, and the king's later repentance, is told in the biblical Book of Samuel II, Chapter 11-12.
Bathsheba is observed washing herself, the moment at which David first saw her, 'very beautiful to look on'.
The Renaissance Flemish artist Jan Massys (Metsys) was the son of the painter Quentin Massys.
Private collection, Hatfield House, Hertfordshire.
Bathsheba observed by King David, by Jan Massys c. 1509-75
The story of King David's infatuation and subsequent marriage to Bathsheba, after he had sent her husband to fight in the front line of battle where he was killed, and the king's later repentance, is told in the biblical Book of Samuel II, Chapter 11-12.
Bathsheba is observed washing herself, the moment at which David first saw her, 'very beautiful to look on'.
The Renaissance Flemish artist Jan Massys (Metsys) was the son of the painter Quentin Massys.
Private collection, Hatfield House, Hertfordshire.