Oordeel van Salomo 1556

"Oordeel van Salomo" (Judgment of Solomon) is a 1556 engraving by Dutch artist Dirck Volckertsz Coornhert. This artwork depicts the biblical story of King Solomon's wise decision to settle a dispute between two women who both claim to be the mother of a baby. The image shows Solomon sitting on his throne, surrounded by his court, as the women plead their cases. Coornhert's engraving captures the drama and complexity of this ancient story, highlighting Solomon's wisdom and the desperation of the women. It can be found at the Rijksmuseum, and measures 325 mm in height and 426 mm in width.