Abigail
Being painted at the turn of the century, this painting illustrates the artistic shift from the stricter rules of earlier Classicism to a more emotional style of presentation. The light source shines toward Abigail, who is wise and pure in her brave actions to thwart David and his soldiers. Even her yellow fabric indicates her virtue. She kneels in reverence to him as she gestures to the gifts of food she has procured for the troops to thwart David's plan of violence upon her household. She holds one hand over her heart, signaling her authenticity.