Artwork
The Judgment of Solomon
The Judgment of Solomon is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Paolo Veronese. It is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
The Judgment of Solomon is a 1615 oil painting by Paolo Veronese, a prominent Venetian artist. It is an example of early Baroque Italian style and is held in the Statens Museum for Kunst collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting illustrates a biblical scene in which King Solomon resolves a dispute between two women claiming the same child. The king sits on a throne, sword in hand, as the women plead their cases, with two babies visible in the foreground.
Technique & Style
The work features a range of colors, including browns, golds, and blues, which create depth and atmosphere. Visible brushstrokes give the painting a textured appearance, characteristic of Veronese's style.
Artist & collection
Artist
Paolo Caliari (1528 – 19 April 1588), known as Paolo Veronese ( VERR-ə-NAY-zay, -zee, US also -see; Italian: ), was an Italian Renaissance painter based in Venice, known for extremely large history paintings of…
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