Artwork

Salomons Gebet zur Tempeleinweihung

Salomons Gebet zur Tempeleinweihung, by Januarius Zick, unspecified, 1753
Salomons Gebet zur Tempeleinweihung, by Januarius Zick, unspecified, 1753

Salomons Gebet zur Tempeleinweihung is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Januarius Zick. It dates from 1753 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

Johann Rasso Januarius Zick, a German artist active in the mid‑18th century, painted *Salomons Gebet zur Tempeleinweihung* in 1753. The work belongs to the Rococo phase of the Late Baroque, a period noted for its lightness and decorative flair. Today the canvas is part of the Alte Pinakothek’s holdings in Munich.

Subject & Meaning

The composition portrays the biblical moment when King Solomon offers a prayer at the dedication of the Jerusalem Temple. Zick emphasizes the solemnity of the ritual, focusing on the king’s reverent posture and the sacred atmosphere surrounding the ceremony.

Technique & Style

Executed in the characteristic Rococo manner, the painting combines delicate coloration with a luminous palette, allowing light to filter across the scene. Zick’s handling of chiaroscuro creates gentle contrasts, while the ornamental details reflect his architectural background.

History & Provenance

Created shortly after Zick’s appointment as court painter, the canvas entered the Bavarian royal collection and later was transferred to the Alte Pinakothek. Its provenance traces a continuous line from the artist’s workshop to the public museum where it remains on display.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Januarius Zick

Artist

Januarius Zick

Johann Rasso Januarius Zick (6 February 1730 – 14 November 1797) was a German painter and architect. He is considered to be one of the main masters of the Late-Baroque.