Bathsheba at her Toilet

Cornelis Cornelisz van Haarlem (1562–1638), oil on canvas, 1594

Bathsheba bathes out of doors assisted by two maidservants. King David spies the young woman from the roof of his palace and instantly falls in love. In this painting, the king remains unseen as Cornelisz van Haarlem depicted the Old Testament story from his point of view. We, the viewers, assume the role of David spying on the three nude women.

  • Artwork typepainting
  • Object numberSK-A-3892
  • Dimensionsheight 77.5 cm x width 64 cm, height 99.5 cm x width 85 cm x thickness 5 cm
  • Physical characteristicsolieverf op doek