David and Bathsheba. unknown c. 1550-1575 Tapestry Dimensions: H 8'9" x W 6'7" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Bacri frères 4/24/1917; sold to Barton, Price & Willson 9/19/1921. In landscape, David, from balcony of his palace, sees Bathsheba bathing in fountain, & sends messenger with letter to her (2 Samuel 11-12) (BRD) garland of flowers & fruit; (L & R BRD) female figures standing on swings; (LWR BRD) reclining female figure with child (L) & seated female figure with harp (R) French & Co. stock s
David and Bathsheba. unknown c. 1550-1575 Tapestry Dimensions: H 8'9" x W 6'7" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Bacri frères 4/24/1917; sold to Barton, Price & Willson 9/19/1921. In landscape, David, from balcony of his palace, sees Bathsheba bathing in fountain, & sends messenger with letter to her (2 Samuel 11-12) (BRD) garland of flowers & fruit; (L & R BRD) female figures standing on swings; (LWR BRD) reclining female figure with child (L) & seated female figure with harp (R) French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 4313
Size: 7627px × 9681px
Photo credit: © piemags/GB24 / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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