Bathsheba at Her Bath 1695 - 1705

Giuseppe Bartolomeo Chiari's "Bathsheba at Her Bath," created between 1695-1705, depicts the biblical story of Bathsheba bathing, attended by two servants. This Italian Baroque painting, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, is known for its realistic depiction of the figures, detailed drapery, and the warm, inviting palette of the surrounding landscape. The viewer is drawn to the central figure of Bathsheba, whose nudity is subtly portrayed, highlighting the delicate beauty of the female form. The composition is balanced by the two servants, one holding a mirror and the other tending to Bathsheba's foot, creating a sense of intimacy and quiet observation.