King Ezechias 1623 - 1648

"King Ezechias", painted by Willem de Poorter between 1623 and 1648, depicts a scene from the Old Testament. King Hezekiah, seated prominently in the background, oversees the inventorying of the spoils of war - an abundance of silver and gold vessels. De Poorter’s detailed rendering of the scene highlights the wealth and power of the king, while also emphasizing the importance of accounting and record-keeping. This small oil painting, currently housed at the Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark, showcases de Poorter’s talent for depicting historical narratives with vivid realism.