Judgement of Solomon: both mothers come before Solomon. unknown c. 1675-1700 Tapestry Dimensions: H 12'8" x W 14'8" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Antwerp Ownership History: French & Co. received from Jennings, 11/1/1921; returned, 5/3/1922. Within interior setting, enthroned Solomon gives verdict; he commands soldier to divide living child in 2, as group of surrounding figures look on (1 Kings 3:16-28) (BRD) garlands of flowers hanging from scrolling acanthus leaves, birds in corners; (L & R BRD) centered by vases of flowers The composition is related
Judgement of Solomon: both mothers come before Solomon. unknown c. 1675-1700 Tapestry Dimensions: H 12'8" x W 14'8" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Antwerp Ownership History: French & Co. received from Jennings, 11/1/1921; returned, 5/3/1922. Within interior setting, enthroned Solomon gives verdict; he commands soldier to divide living child in 2, as group of surrounding figures look on (1 Kings 3:16-28) (BRD) garlands of flowers hanging from scrolling acanthus leaves, birds in corners; (L & R BRD) centered by vases of flowers The composition is related to, but not a version of, Simon Vouet's composition of the same subject for the Paris [tapestry] manufactories. This piece might have been woven in one of the several French manufactories outside of Paris, or perhaps in a Flemish atelier. The style is unlike that of the Gobelins or Brussels. French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 11336
Size: 9451px × 7816px
Photo credit: © piemags/GB24 / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
Keywords:
