Oordeel van Salomo 1560 - 1595

This 16th-century engraving, "Oordeel van Salomo," depicts a scene from the biblical story of the Judgment of Solomon, a moment when King Solomon, seated on his throne, is asked to decide the rightful ownership of a baby between two women. The anonymous artist, working in the Netherlands during the late Renaissance, captures the dramatic tension of the scene. The powerful imagery of the king holding a sword and the emotional pleas of the two women emphasize the gravity of Solomon's decision and his role as a just and wise ruler. The engraving, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to the continuing fascination with this timeless tale.