Artwork
Solomon Worshipping Idols
Solomon Worshipping Idols is an unspecified painting by the French Classical Baroque artist Jacques Stella. It dates from 1647 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.
About this work
This painting is called Solomon Worshipping Idols. It was created by Jacques Stella in 1647.
The painting was inspired by Jacques Stella's trip to Italy. He also met Nicolas Poussin on this journey, which had an influence on the work. This meeting and trip likely shaped the style and themes of the painting.
You can learn more about the artist who created this work, Jacques Stella.
Overview
Solomon Worshipping Idols is a 1647 painting by French artist Jacques Stella, part of a pair with Solomon Receiving the Queen of Sheba, both now held at the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.
History & Provenance
The painting was created after Stella's journey to Italy, where he encountered Nicolas Poussin, an influence on his subsequent work.
Technique & Style
Stella's Italian journey and meeting with Poussin likely impacted the painting's style and thematic choices, reflecting the artistic influences he absorbed during his travels.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a biblical scene, illustrating a pivotal moment in the narrative of King Solomon.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jacques Stella (1596 – 29 April 1657) was a French painter, a leading exponent of the neoclassical style of Parisian Atticism.
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