1700
oil
canvas
From the collection of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
Dominant colour
The anointing of Solomon is a 1700 oil by Cornelis de Vos, a Flemish Baroque painting work, depicting Solomon, held at Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.
The painting depicts a scene of a king being anointed by a priest, with a group of people gathered around them. The king is kneeling, and the priest is pouring oil on his head. The group includes men in armor, women in robes, and a dog. The scene is set in a room with white walls and columns. In the foreground, a man is holding a large plate or tray, and another man is kneeling beside him. The colors used in the painting are muted, with shades of brown, gray, and blue dominating the palette. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and drama, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures of the king and the priest. Look up more works by artist Cornelis de Vos.
Cornelis de Vos (1584 - 9 May 1651) was a Flemish painter, draughtsman and art dealer.
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