A woman sits nude at the center of the composition, her body turned slightly to the right and her gaze directed downward. A gold bracelet circles her upper left arm, and a delicate necklace is fastened at her throat, with a red ribbon woven through her hair. The light falls strongly on her torso and thighs, illuminating the pale flesh and casting soft shadows that accentuate her form.

To the lower left, a domestic worker in a dark garment and red headdress kneels, focused on drying or tending to the woman's left foot. Behind them, a richly patterned gold and brown drapery fills the background, its folds painted with loose, textured brushstrokes. The setting is ambiguous, with the dark background and monumental drapery suggesting a private, enclosed space rather than an outdoor scene.

The paint is applied in thick, expressive strokes, especially in the drapery and the white cloth, while the flesh is rendered with smoother transitions. A sense of intimacy is created by the close framing and the life-sized scale of the seated figure, who dominates the composition. Bathsheba at Her Bath was painted by Rembrandt in 1654, during the period known as the Dutch Golden Age. Rembrandt departs from earlier treatments by excluding King David and most narrative elements, focusing instead on Bathsheba's solitary figure and her attendant.

The painting is recognized as a work of religious art and a depiction of the nude, and it is considered a significant example of Rembrandt's mature style. Today, the painting is part of the Department of Paintings at the Louvre, where it is known for its empathetic portrayal and its bold, tactile surface.