Uriah the Hittite

Uriah ((2007) (12" x 16")

collage on canvas

The sympathetic figure of Uriah is another personage whose character can be analyzed in one of two ways.  On the one hand, he is portrayed in the Bible as being a warrior fiercely devoted to David and his cause. Thus, his betrayal and death at the hand of David makes for a truly tragic story.  On the other hand, one wonders whether his total devotion to his work hasn't alienated his wife, in which case Uriah himself is partially to blame for the consequences.