The artwork, titled “Bathsheba,” was created by Henri Fantin-Latour in 1903. Executed in oil on canvas, this piece belongs to the Symbolism art movement and falls under the genre of religious painting. Currently held in a private collection, the artwork depicts a significant biblical and historical narrative with profound symbolic meaning.
This religious painting portrays Bathsheba, a centrally seated nude figure, partially draped with a cloth and positioned in an outdoor setting that hints at grandeur and opulence, possibly alluding to the palace environs. The composition and use of light draw attention to the subject, highlighting her form amidst a shadowed, luxuriant backdrop. The artist’s brushstrokes create a soft, almost ethereal texture, contributing to the artwork’s mystical and contemplative atmosphere.
