David et Bethsabée
1911
Max Beckmann takes a classic biblical scandal and turns it into a moody, shadowy drama in this 1911 work. In the center, a nude Bathsheba sits vulnerably, seemingly unaware that she is being watched by the tiny figure of King David on the balcony above. The heavy, scratchy black lines of the surrounding foliage feel almost like a cage, perfectly capturing the Expressionist focus on psychological tension and impending doom rather than just a pretty picture.
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