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David and Bethsabee. (David and Bathsheba, 1562 oil on canvas) King David
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David and Bethsabee. (David and Bathsheba, 1562 oil on canvas) King David
JLJ4689154 David and Bethsabee. (David and Bathsheba, 1562 oil on canvas) King David, has a terrace of his palace, looks at Bethsabee, wife of Urias the Hittite, whom he coveted, and sends a servant to quarrel with her. Painting by Jan Massys (Matsys or Metsys or Matsijs) (1509-1575), 1562. Oil on wood. Dim: 1, 62 x 1, 97m. by Massys or Metsys, Jan (1509-75); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: David and Bethsabee. (David and Bathsheba, 1562 oil on canvas) King David, has a terrace of his palace, looks at Bethsabee, wife of Urias the Hittite, whom he coveted, and sends a servant to quarrel with her. Painting by Jan Massys (Matsys or Metsys or Matsijs) (1509-1575), 1562. Oil on wood. Dim: 1, 62 x 1, 97m.); Photo ePhoto Josse; Dutch, out of copyright
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This print showcases Jan Massys' famous painting, "David and Bethsabee" (also known as "David and Bathsheba"). The artwork depicts a significant biblical scene where King David, standing on the terrace of his palace, gazes longingly at Bethsabee, the wife of Urias the Hittite. Consumed by desire for her, David sends a servant to provoke an argument with Bethsabee. Painted in 1562 using oil on wood, this masterpiece measures 1.62 x 1.97 meters and is currently housed in the Louvre Museum in Paris, France. Jan Massys (Matsys or Metsys or Matsijs), a Dutch artist from the 16th century, skillfully captures the complexity of human emotions through his meticulous brushstrokes. The painting portrays themes such as love declaration, seduction, fidelity, beauty, and temptation within its Flemish style composition. It also features elements like nudity symbolizing vulnerability and encounters between characters that lead to dramatic consequences. Through this photograph taken by ePhoto Josse and shared by Fine Art Finder without commercial use intentions mentioned here; we can appreciate both the artistic mastery of Jan Massys' work and its profound narrative rooted in biblical history.
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