The Judgment of Solomon

c. 1600

Willem Swanenburgh after Joachim Anthonisz Wtewael

Associated Names
Willem van Swanenburgh

Artist, Dutch, 1580 - 1612

Christoffel van Sichem II

Publisher, Dutch, c. 1581 - 1658

Joachim Anthonisz Wtewael

Artist After, Dutch, c. 1566 - 1638

This is a drawing of a group of people in a dramatic scene, centered around a confrontation involving soldiers and an unarmed person. The scene takes place in an architectural setting with classical columns. In the image, a figure is kneeling on the ground while another figure holds an object above their head, with other characters looking on. The figures are depicted with serious expressions. The drawing includes richly detailed clothing and fabric.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Charles Hack

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 29.5 x 38.7 cm (11 5/8 x 15 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2008.55.2

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein 51

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Charles Hack, New York; gift to NGA, 2007.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein 51

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: Wtewael inventor: CSwanenvelt scul: C.V. Sichem excudit / 11; lower center: 3. Regum. 3.; Contendere duce Salomis sub judice matres... / ...Fraus mala, maternus non simlatur amor.

Wikidata ID

Q76439073

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