Bathsheba at Her Bath, by Rembrandt (1654)

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Title

Bathsheba at Her Bath, by Rembrandt (1654)

Creator

Rembrandt, Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-1669)

Date

1654

Description

In this representation of Bathsheba, Rembrandt depicts her as a naked young woman holding a letter from King David. Bathing the young woman, a Celestina inspired character appears on the left as an older woman.

This topic also appears in Picasso's Bethsabée (d'après Rembrandt 1966 OPP.66:017) and other drawing in which he presents a clearly Celestina inspired character. For more information see: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2007/03/26/rembrandts-ghost

Archived in: https://web.archive.org/web/20180830055810/https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2007/03/26/rembrandts-ghost

Relation

This painting by Rembrandt is related to the following engraving: It is well stretched, by Goya (1797, c.)

Format

Oil on canvas.
Dimensions: 142 × 142 cm

Item Relations

This Item is related Item: It is well stretched, by Goya (1797, c.)

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