The Judgment Of Solomon, From The Fresco In The Frauenberg Sanctuary In Austria

oil on wood from the 18th century, based on the fresco of the sanctuary of Frauenberg in Austria and representing the judgment of Solomon.
our painting is made up of two horizontal oak boards.
the colors are bright and fresh, we see Solomon sitting on his throne facing the two women arguing over the maternity of the child, while a guard is about to cut him in two.
the judgment of Solomon is a decision or proposed conclusion inspired by a story from the Hebrew Bible, which depicts Solomon, at the head of the kingdom of Israel, wisely settling the dispute between two women, each of whom claims the maternity of the same child.
See Wikipedia.

Our painting has some missing parts and traces visible in the photos.
The old oak frame is minimalist and highlights the scene with sobriety.

A beautiful colorful reworking of this famous biblical episode.

Dimensions:
71 cm long and 78 cm with the frame 49 cm high and 54 cm with the frame

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