David geeft Uria een brief voor Joab 1638

This etching by Wenceslaus Hollar, dated 1638, depicts a scene from the biblical story of David and Uriah. The image shows David, disguised as a soldier, kneeling before Joab and handing him a letter. This letter is believed to be a death warrant for Uriah, David's trusted soldier, whom he desired to be killed so that he could marry his wife, Bathsheba. The etching was originally part of a series of illustrations for the Bible, showing Hollar's ability to render intricate detail and dramatic composition. Hollar, a prolific and talented artist, was well-known for his engravings and etchings, including the illustration "David geeft Uria een brief voor Joab," which is now housed in the Rijksmuseum.