1609
oil
canvas
From the collection of Galleria Borghese
Solomon's Judgement is a 1609 oil by Jusepe de Ribera, a Early Baroque Italian work, held at Galleria Borghese.
This painting depicts a dramatic scene of King Solomon judging two women who claim the same baby. The king sits on a stone bench, wearing a long grey robe, with his right arm outstretched towards the baby. To his right, a woman in a green dress kneels, reaching out to the baby, while another woman in a red dress stands, looking on. The background is dark, with a few figures visible in the shadows. In the foreground, the baby lies on the ground, and a man in a red loincloth stands, looking at the king. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and drama, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures. The painting's vivid colors and emotional intensity make it a compelling work. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
Jusepe de Ribera (Valencian: ; baptised 17 February 1591 – 3 November 1652) was a Spanish painter and printmaker.
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