Solomon and queen of Sheba: homage to Solomon. unknown c. 1625-1650 Tapestry Dimensions: H 9'11" x W 15'8" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Oudenaarde Ownership History: French & Co. purchased with 1/2 interest with Parish Watson & Co. 12/31/1919; sold to A. B. Ayres 12/28/1925 [SS 7483]. French & Co. purchased from George E. Goodwin [or Goodman?] 5/16/1949 [SS 80516]. Within architectural setting, queen of Sheba, accompanied by several attendants, gives enthroned Solomon gold, precious stones & spices, as several surrounding figures look on (1 Kings 10:1
Solomon and queen of Sheba: homage to Solomon. unknown c. 1625-1650 Tapestry Dimensions: H 9'11" x W 15'8" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Oudenaarde Ownership History: French & Co. purchased with 1/2 interest with Parish Watson & Co. 12/31/1919; sold to A. B. Ayres 12/28/1925 [SS 7483]. French & Co. purchased from George E. Goodwin [or Goodman?] 5/16/1949 [SS 80516]. Within architectural setting, queen of Sheba, accompanied by several attendants, gives enthroned Solomon gold, precious stones & spices, as several surrounding figures look on (1 Kings 10:1-3; 2 Chronicles 9:1-9) Borders missing. French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 7483 [also lists: 24415] French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 80516 [also lists: 24415]
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