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King David observes Bathsheba bathing in a moonlit courtyard from his palace rooftop, with a city skyline under a full moon.

King David observes Bathsheba bathing in a moonlit courtyard from his palace rooftop, with a city skyline under a full moon.
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Scene: Night in Jerusalem. King David walks slowly along his palace rooftop terrace, stone parapets warm from the day. Moonlight washes the city; oil lamps flicker in distant windows. David pauses, silhouetted against the sky, gaze drawn toward a nearby courtyard below. Bathsheba: In a walled courtyard, a low bath of water glows in moonlight. Steam rises; a linen screen and climbing vines create strategic occlusion (no explicit nudity). Her back is turned, hair loosened, water shimmering with reflected moonlight. The scene remains tasteful and modest. Mood & symbolism: Tension between conscience and desire—cool moonlight on David, warmer lamplight around Bathsheba. A faint dove’s shadow crosses the parapet (conscience), while a distant drumbeat underscores temptation. Composition: Three-layer depth—foreground: David’s profile and hand gripping the parapet; midground: stone rooftops and alley; background: Bathsheba’s veiled courtyard, framed by lattice and vines. No halos. No explicit body detail. Details: Soft wind stirs David’s cloak; a single harp rests near a bench (past devotion), its strings silent. Subtle text in the stone edge: “2 Sam 11:2”. Camera angle slightly above David’s shoulder, emphasizing distance and restraint. See more

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