David with Bathsheba
- Artist
- Marc Chagall
- Date
- 1980 ; Saint-paul-de-vence , France
- Style
- Naïve art
- Genre
- Religious painting
"David with Bathsheba" is a compelling religious painting that depicts the biblical moment of King David gazing upon Bathsheba. Created through various techniques, it may be reproduced as a paper print or a lithography, making its religious themes accessible to a broad audience. The artist’s style could be influenced by naïve art (primitivism), characterized by simplicity and immediacy. Overall, the painting captures the moral and spiritual tensions central to biblical storytelling.
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