David spies Bathsheba bathing in the nude on a rooftop. He lusts after her and has his way. She gets pregnant. Bathsheba has a husband, Uriah, who serves in David’s army. Ultimately, David sends Uriah to the front lines in battle and has the rest of the troops pull away, causing Uriah’s death. The artist sees this Biblical story as moral issues that are very contemporary and worthy of contemplation.