Bathsheba Combing Her Hair 1610 - 1620

"Bathsheba Combing Her Hair" is an etching by Dutch artist Willem Pietersz. Buytewech, created between 1610 and 1620. The print depicts Bathsheba, a figure from the Old Testament, seated nude and gazing out of a window as she combs her hair. This artwork showcases Buytewech's skill in depicting the female form with delicate detail and a sensuality that was characteristic of the Dutch Baroque style. The print's small size, only 6 1/8 × 4 1/8 in. (15.5 × 10.5 cm), makes it a fine example of the intimate, personal nature of many Dutch etchings of the period.