Solomon's Idolatry

About this work

This black-and-white print shows a busy scene with four people in fancy clothes. A woman stands tall, holding a spear and a feathered hat. Near her, a man on the ground clutches a book while another man kneels beside him. In the background, a city with towers looms over everything. The woman’s stern face and the man’s fallen pose hint at a story of power and punishment. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, making the clothes and buildings look real. Next, check out engraving to see how artists like this one carved detailed images into metal.