Bathsheba after bath

Date: 17th century
Medium: oil on board
Location: private collection
Dimensions: 58.1 x 45.1

The painting depicts a scene with three figures, apparently in an ancient setting. One woman is seated and partially exposed while leaning towards the other woman, who is resting her head on top of her. The third figure, an older woman, stands behind them and observes the situation. Objects such as jars and leaves are visible in the foreground, which may suggest a ritual or social event. In the background is a fountain with the figure of a sea creature.

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Steen painted picture Bathsheba after bath in 17th century. Prevailing color of this fine art print is dark and its shape is portrait. Original size is 58.1 x 45.1. This art piece is located in a private collection This image is printed on demand - you can choose material, size and finishing.

Havickszoon Jan Steen (1626-1679). Dutch genre painter of the 17th century. His paintings are renowned for his insight into the psychology of the characters, his sense of humour, and his pregnant expression of the essence of the message. He painted distinctively, using bright colours. In particular, he created genre pictures from the lives of simple people, but did not avoid religious, mythological motifs, portraits, landscapes, etc.