Bathsheba at the Fountain
Bathsheba at the Fountain is a painting by Peter Paul Rubens completed around 1635.[1] Rubens had retired when he painted this work.
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| Artist | Peter Paul Rubens |
| Year | c. 1635 |
| Medium | Oil on oak |
| Dimensions | 175 cm × 126 cm (69 in × 50 in) |
| Location | Gemäldegalerie, Dresden |
Description of imagery
The central figure is Bathsheba, a character from the bible. She was the wife of Uriah the Hittite. The story, related in 2 Samuel 11 describes how King David, who is shown as a small figure on a balcony in the top left corner, saw Bathsheba bathing and fell in love with her. This painting shows the letter David, inviting her for a discrete meeting being delivered.[2]
Bathsheba is attended by a servile woman who is combing her hair. There is also an image of a servile African who is delivering a letter. A dog is at her feet. Bathsheba is smiling and looking into the distance.[2]
References
- "Bathsheba at the Fountain by RUBENS, Peter Paul". www.wga.hu. Web Gallery of Art. Retrieved 14 October 2020.
- "Description Of The Painting By Peter Rubens "Bathsheba At The Fountain"". Energine. Energine. Retrieved 14 October 2020.
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