Here stands Bathseba. This sculpture invites us to reflect on history art and the human form.
Bathseba is a female figure made of red brick concrete. The surface of this Bathseba is rough and natural. The Bathseba Sculpture sits in the middle of a round flower bed. She rests on a base of natural stone. Her expression seems dreamy and sensual.
Magnus Kleine-Tebbe created this Bathseba between 1997 and 1999. Kleine-Tebbe is a sculptor who works with figures. His studio is in Braunschweig. A small plaster figure of Bathseba was shown in 1997. This Bathseba in the hospital park is a stone version of a bronze figure from 1999.
The Bathseba Sculpture has a metal information panel in front of it. It reads: “Bathseba, Bathseba is the mother of Solomon the Wise and the wife of King David. An event from the Old Testament, Book of Samuel, Chapters 11 and 12. Brick concrete 2010. Magnus Kleine-Tebbe, Sculptor.”
The Bathseba figure is made of artificial stone and brick concrete. Its base is natural stone.
Consider the story of Bathseba from the Bible. She was a woman of great beauty. King David saw her bathing and desired her. This led to complex events involving love power and morality. Kleine-Tebbe’s sculpture captures a moment of reflection. It makes us ponder Bathseba’s thoughts and feelings.
Imagine the artist carefully molding the brick concrete. He shaped her form with intention. The rough texture adds to the sculpture’s character. It makes Bathseba feel both ancient and timeless.
The choice of materials matters. Brick concrete connects the sculpture to urban landscapes. Natural stone grounds her in the earth. These elements combine to create a sense of place and history.
The Bathseba Sculpture invites us to slow down. We can contemplate the complexities of life. Art enriches our understanding. This Bathseba embodies beauty and contemplation. She offers a moment of peace.