1630
oil
canvas
From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister
Bathseba before David is a 1630 oil by Bernardo Strozzi, a Early Baroque Italian work, held at Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister.
This painting depicts a scene with three figures. The man on the left is dressed in a red robe, while the woman in the middle wears a blue dress with a gold patterned skirt. The woman on the right is attired in a dark blue dress with a white sleeve. The background of the painting is dark, with a red curtain hanging from the top-left corner. The woman in the middle holds a bowl, and the man reaches out to her. The woman on the right extends her hand, as if in conversation. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet contemplation. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the work of Bernardo Strozzi.
Bernardo Strozzi, named il Cappuccino and il Prete Genovese (c. 1581 – 2 August 1644), was an Italian Baroque artist who was a painter and engraver. A canvas and fresco artist, his wide subject range included history,…
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