De afgoderij van Salomo c. 1734 - 1801

This black and white etching, created by Jacobus Buys (1724-1801) around 1734-1801, depicts the biblical story of Solomon's Idolatry. The image shows King Solomon kneeling and offering incense to a pagan idol while others look on. This artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a visual representation of Solomon's fall from grace, highlighting the theme of religious devotion and the dangers of idolatry. Buys' detailed depiction emphasizes the dramatic moment, with the smoke emanating from the censer and the surrounding figures creating a sense of solemnity.