In this work, the artist depicts the biblical confrontation between the prophet Nathan and King David (2 Samuel 12). Nathan recounts the parable of the rich man who seizes a poor man’s only lamb, prompting David to condemn the injustice in outrage—only to be confronted with the devastating revelation: “You are the rich man.”

The composition captures the king at the moment of realization, his hands fallen limp and cold, as though his humanity has been drained away. The carved elephant on the throne underscores themes of moral blindness plaguing our current political leaders, while the scene as a whole resonates as a commentary not only on ancient kingship but also on contemporary political life.