King Solomon on his throne
1500
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1500
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
King Solomon on his throne is a 1500 paint by Unknown, a Byzantine icon painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a king sitting on a raised throne, surrounded by people and animals. The scene is packed with tiny figures—some kneeling, some standing—while birds and a lion appear below the throne. Gold edges frame the picture, and Persian-style writing runs along the top and bottom borders. The king’s throne looks like a small mountain, with steps leading up to it. The colors are mostly muted, but the gold stands out sharply. Look up Renaissance next to see how this style spread beyond Europe.
The painting depicts King Solomon seated on a throne within a rectangular composition, surrounded by figures including two angels, a dragon, and various birds against an elaborate background. Text is inscribed on the reverse side of the work.
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