Being informed about Absalom's death, which has been killed by Joab and has been found hanging on the tree in the forest, David gives vent to his grief (Samuel II, XIX, 1-4)

The painting depicting Being informed about Absalom's death captures the intense emotional moment when King David learns of his son’s tragic fate—hanged on a tree in the forest after Joab’s intervention. Rendered with poignant immediacy, the scene reflects raw grief through expressive figures and somber tones reminiscent of Naïve art (primitivism). The artist employs meticulous paper to emphasize texture and detail, evoking the reverence typical of religious painting. An etching-like quality lends depth, heightening the scene's emotional impact, affirming faith, grief, and divine justice—central themes echoing biblical narrative.