Bathing Bathsheba 1834

Francesco Hayez's *Bathing Bathsheba* (1834) depicts a scene from the biblical story of King David and Bathsheba. The painting portrays Bathsheba, a beautiful woman, reclining while a servant attends to her feet. The figure of a man, possibly King David, is hidden in the trees in the background, hinting at the clandestine nature of their encounter. Hayez's meticulous attention to detail and realistic portrayal of the figures exemplify the Romanticism movement of the 19th century. This work showcases Hayez's mastery of composition and his ability to capture the allure and drama of the biblical narrative.