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Antique Framed Print : Bathsheba After the Bath, c. 1670-5 (oil on panel)
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Bathsheba After the Bath, c. 1670-5 (oil on panel)
3545836 Bathsheba After the Bath, c.1670-5 (oil on panel) by Steen, Jan Havicksz. (1625/26-79); 57.5x44.5 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; (add.info.: Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah the Hittite, was bathing outside when King David saw her from the roof of his palace and fell in love with her beauty. Steen shows her summoned by letter and, moralizing on the foolishness of human behaviour, as a temptress not an innocent victim, . ); Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 22981354
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Bath Bathing Breast Cleansing Dutch Golden Age Golden Age Israelite Jerusalem King David Maids Moral Morality Seductive Servants Symbolism Tempting Temptress Washing Maid
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.9cm x 24.4cm (7.4" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31.2cm x 36.3cm (12.3" x 14.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print showcases Jan Havicksz. Steen's masterpiece, "Bathsheba After the Bath" painted between 1670 and 1675. The oil on panel painting measures 57.5x44.5 cm and is housed in the prestigious J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles, USA. The artwork depicts Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah the Hittite, after her bath as she receives a letter summoning her to King David's palace. Steen skillfully portrays Bathsheba not as an innocent victim but as a temptress, highlighting the moral complexities of human behavior. With its religious undertones and seductive imagery, this Dutch Baroque painting delves into biblical themes while exploring notions of beauty and temptation. Symbolism abounds throughout the piece: from Bathsheba flaunting her nakedness to represent vulnerability and allure to references to Jerusalem and Old Testament stories. Steen's attention to detail is evident in his portrayal of servants attending to Bathsheba during her cleansing ritual—a reflection of Dutch Golden Age artistry at its finest. This print captures the essence of Steen's work—its rich symbolism, striking composition, and masterful execution—all contributing to a thought-provoking exploration of morality within Christianity. It serves as a testament to both artistic excellence and historical significance within Dutch culture during this golden age period.
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