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David and Bathsehba

Robert van Audenaerd

1712

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque 18th Century

Dominant colour

David and Bathsehba is a 1712 ink by Robert van Audenaerd, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Robert van Audenaerd
When & what style?: 1712 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting depicts a scene with three women and a man. The man, sitting on a bench, is being groomed by one of the women. Another woman is holding a mirror, while the third woman is washing the man's feet. The scene is set in a lush outdoor environment with trees and foliage. In the background, there are buildings and a waterfall, adding to the serene atmosphere. The artist has used a range of colors to bring the scene to life, with the women's clothing and the man's skin tone standing out against the natural surroundings. The level of detail in the painting is impressive, with intricate textures and patterns visible throughout. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Audenaerd, Robert van.