Bathsheba reminds David of his promise to appoint their son Solomon as king of Israel after him (I Kings, I, 15-20)

Bathsheba reminds David of his promise to appoint their son Solomon as king of Israel after him (I Kings, I, 15-20) by Marc Chagall
Artist
Marc Chagall
Date
1956 ; France
Style
Naïve art
Genre
Religious painting
This Religious painting poignantly depicts Bathsheba reminding David of his promise to appoint their son Solomon as king of Israel, based on the biblical account (I Kings, 1:15–20). Rendered with delicate detail, it may resemble an etching in its fine lines and textured qualities, yet it is painted on paper. The composition embodies elements of Naïve art (primitivism), capturing the emotional intimacy and spiritual gravity of the moment. The artwork’s simplicity and directness serve to emphasize the divine promise intertwined with human devotion and morality.

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