Tapestry of David and Bathsheba. The tapestry consists of 10 panels, each measuring 7x4.55m. Made in Brussels ca. 1525. The tapestry was ordered by Charles…
Tapestry 1: The transport of the ark of the covenant in Jerusalem. David dances barefoot in front of the procession.
Tapestry 1: The transport of the ark of the covenant in Jerusalem. David dances barefoot in front of the procession.
Tapestry 2: David orders Joab (the chief of the army) to wage war against the Ammonites tribe.
Tapestry 2: David orders Joab (the chief of the army) to wage war against the Ammonites tribe.
Tapestry 3: the horsemen prepare to besiege the town of Rabbah. Soldiers are waiting for their officier, Uriah.
Tapestry 4: Bathsheba is summoned to the palace. David has seen Uriah's wife, Bathsheba, taking a bath and was struck by his beauty.
Tapestry 5: Uriah, summoned by David, is sent to his death. Bathsheba is pregnant by David. In order to get rid of her husband Uriah, David summons him and…
Tapestry 6: Bathsheba is greeted at the court. David, sitting on his throne, greets Bathsheba, who begs protection for her fatherless-to-be child.
Tapestry 6: Bathsheba is greeted at the court. David, sitting on his throne, greets Bathsheba, who begs protection for her fatherless-to-be child.
Tapestry 7: Prophet Nathan rebukes David. God appears to Nathan and gives him instruction to rebuke David for his sins.
Tapestry 8: David ends his fast and leaves to lead his army to victory. David learns that Bathsheba's child has died a few days after his birth, a punishment…
Tapestry 9: David receives the regalia of the defeated ruler, after taking Rabbah.