David ziet Batseba baden in zijn tuin
Medium
paper
Dimensions
90; 116
About this artwork
verzamelaarsmerk, verso linksonder, gestempeld: Lugt 240
Art Historical Context
**David Sees Bathsheba Bathing in Garden** (1519) by Hans Burgkmair the Elder captures a pivotal biblical moment from the Second Book of Samuel, where King David spies Bathsheba bathing, sparking a tale of desire, power, and consequence. This intimate work on paper, measuring just 116 x 90 mm, exemplifies Northern Renaissance artist's mastery of printmaking. Burgkmair, a leading figure in early 16th-century Augsburg, was renowned for his innovative woodcuts and chiaroscuro techniques, blending fine detail with dramatic light and shadow to bring religious narratives to life for a growing audien...