Batseba leidt haar zoon Salomo naar een troon met daarop een kroon en staf 1645

This 17th-century engraving by Gilles Rousselet depicts the biblical story of Bathsheba presenting her son Solomon to the throne. The scene is set in a classical architectural setting with columns and arches, emphasizing the grandeur and importance of the moment. The central figure of Bathsheba, dressed in flowing robes, gestures towards the throne, while Solomon, a young boy, reaches for the crown and staff that symbolize his future kingship. The engraving showcases Rousselet's skill in capturing the drama and solemnity of the event. The artwork, now in the Rijksmuseum, highlights the enduring themes of power, inheritance, and divine right in art.