1516
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Twelve Kings of Israel: David, Solomon, Rehoboam is a 1516 by Lucas van Leyden, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting depicts three men on horseback, each holding a flag or banner with words written on it. The man on the left is playing a harp, while the man in the middle is holding a scepter. The man on the right is holding a spear. The men are dressed in elaborate clothing, with the man in the middle wearing a crown. The background of the painting is a light color, which helps to highlight the details of the men and their horses. The painting's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure. To learn more about the artistic techniques used in this painting, explore the Renaissance movement.
Lucas van Leyden (1494 – 8 August 1533), was a Dutch painter and printmaker in engraving and woodcut. Lucas van Leyden was among the first Dutch exponents of genre painting and was a very accomplished engraver.
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