Artwork
Das Urteil des Salomon
Das Urteil des Salomon is an unspecified painting by Johann Ulrich Loth. It dates from 1640 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Das Urteil des Salomon is a painting by Johann Ulrich Loth, created around 1640. It is a religious work held at the Alte Pinakothek.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the biblical story of Solomon's judgment, showing two women disputing the custody of a child. One woman, dressed in yellow, holds the child by the leg, while the other, in red, reaches out to her, amidst a gathering of armed men in the background.
Technique & Style
The scene is set in an ornate space with columns and archways, with figures dressed in elaborate attire. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and drama, emphasizing the central figures.
Artist & collection
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