Idolatry of Solomon (1 Kings 11:1-6)
1610
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
1610
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
This painting shows a scene of people gathered around a fire, with one man standing on a raised platform, holding a tray. The group is dressed in robes and headdresses, and the atmosphere appears to be one of reverence or celebration. In the background, there are columns and drapery, which adds to the sense of grandeur and ceremony. The overall mood of the painting is one of solemnity and devotion. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth, look up Adriaen van Stalbemt.
