The Judgment of Solomon by Gustave Dore Remastered Xzendor7 Fine Art Classical Reproductions
by Rolando Burbon
Title
The Judgment of Solomon by Gustave Dore Remastered Xzendor7 Fine Art Classical Reproductions
Artist
Rolando Burbon
Medium
Drawing - Digital Art Reproduction
Description
The Judgment of Solomon (1Kings 3_16-28) c1866 by French Painter Gustave Doré (1832 - 1883); though he primarily worked as a wood engraver, he also was a printmaker, caricaturost, comics artist, illustrator and a sculptor.
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This is an engraving that depicts the Biblical tale of King Solomon and the two mothers each claiming to be and fighting over an infant son; with both claiming to be the mother of the baby.
In order to solve this dilemma the women and the baby are brought before King Solomon to each plead their case; and to resolve this life altering dispute, King Solomon orders his soldier to cut the baby in half, and give each women a half of the baby.
Upon hearing this the true mother of the child tells the King that the other women can have the child and please not kill; and then Solomon orders the soldier to give the baby to the woman that is willing to give up the child to save its life, as this is the true mother of the baby.
The scene shows the throne room with the members of the court and others along its perimeter and King Solomon standing in front of his throne dealing out the justice of his wisdom.
There at the front of the throne is a soldier holding the baby up in his left hand, and a sword in his right; while the true mother of the child is on her knees begging for the child's life and the other woman just stands there looking down at her.
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