The Judgement of Solomon, Model for a Relief in the Vierschaar of the Amsterdam Town Hall (now Royal Palace) at Dam Square c. 1650 - 1652

This terracotta relief, "The Judgement of Solomon", by Artus Quellinus the Elder, was created between 1650 and 1652. It served as a model for a larger relief sculpture that was intended to be a part of the Vierschaar, the main hall of the Amsterdam Town Hall, now known as the Royal Palace. The sculpture depicts the biblical story of King Solomon, known for his wisdom, resolving a dispute between two mothers who both claim a baby. The scene is full of dramatic tension and features intricate details of clothing and facial expressions. The relief is currently held in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, highlighting Quellinus's role in the development of Dutch Baroque sculpture.