Motetprent en titelblad met Salomo als componist van het Hooglied 1590

This 1590 engraving by Johann Sadeler I, entitled "Motetprent en titelblad met Salomo als componist van het Hooglied," depicts King Solomon seated on a throne surrounded by lions, holding a large open book of music. The scene alludes to the Biblical Song of Solomon, which is attributed to King Solomon, and is considered a love song that expresses the beauty and joy of a relationship between two individuals. The engraving is an example of the artist's skill in rendering detailed scenes, particularly in its depiction of the intricate musical notation, the architectural details of the palace setting, and the various figures present in the scene. This artwork is part of the collection at the Rijksmuseum.