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The Meeting of Solomon and the Queen of Sheba

Unknown

1473

unspecified

From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Early Renaissance Renaissance Religious

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The Meeting of Solomon and the Queen of Sheba is a 1473 unspecified by Unknown, a Early Renaissance work, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1473 · Early Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

About this work

This painting is a circular scene with a gold frame. In the center, a group of people in elaborate robes are gathered around a woman and a man. The woman wears a yellow dress and a tall hat, while the man is dressed in dark blue and red. They stand on a raised platform, surrounded by arches and columns. The background features a cityscape with buildings and a blue sky. A notable detail is the use of vibrant colors and intricate patterns in the clothing and architecture. The overall atmosphere appears to be one of grandeur and ceremony.