The Judgment of Solomon
Leonaert Bramer
key Notes:
Dramatic chiaroscuro, Biblical narrative
Share:
Dimensions:
31 1/8 x 40 1/2 in. (79.1 x 102.9 cm)
medium:
Oil on wood
Difficulty:
Expert
New game
story of the work:
"The Judgment of Solomon," painted by Leonaert Bramer in 1649, depicts the biblical story of King Solomon's wise decision to discern the true mother of a child. Bramer, a Dutch painter associated with the Delft school, is known for his dramatic use of light and shadow, which enhances the emotional intensity of the scene.
Description of the work:
Leonaert Bramer's "The Judgment of Solomon," created in 1649 using oil on wood, depicts the biblical scene with a dramatic interplay of light and shadow, emphasizing the figures' expressions and gestures. The composition is characterized by a rich color palette and intricate details, drawing the viewer's attention to the central figure of Solomon as he adjudicates between the two women claiming the same child.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Could this content be improved?
Please let us know and we will be happy to correct it. We have put a ton of effort into collating and organizing all of this.
