The Judgement of Solomon
1616
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1616
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows a dramatic scene with many people. In the center, a man holds a baby by the leg, while a woman in a white dress tries to take the baby from him. Another woman in a yellow dress reaches out to the baby. A group of men, some wearing armor, watch the scene. The background is a stone wall with a window. The painting is full of movement and emotion. The woman in white seems desperate to save the baby, while the man holding the baby looks determined. The other figures watch with interest, some with concern on their faces. This painting is a great example of the work of 1899_person.
