Painting Portrait Of The Queen Of Sheba, Italy Late Seventeenth (115cm X 100).

Oil on canvas depicting the portrait of the Queen of Sheba. This work was executed by an Italian school at the end of the 17th century. The Queen of Sheba is in the presence of a following. According to an Ethiopian account, this scene represents the Queen of Sheba (Makedale) drinking water in a cup. That evening, she is warmly welcomed and participates in a grand banquet given in her honor in Solomon's palace. The Queen spends the night there. Solomon makes a promise that he will not attempt anything against her, after she herself has sworn she will steal nothing from him. After a particularly spicy meal, The Queen wakes up in the thirsty night. When she seizes a cup filled with water, the next one reminds her of her oath, with the parchment that both hold in their hands. The theme of the portrait of the Queen of Sheba is almost not represented. This painting has been re-stained, formerly restored. The canvas is marked on the top. Posterior frame. Dimensions with frame: 115cm x 100cm Dimensions without frame: 100cm x 85cm