Salomo bidt tot God om wijsheid 1554 - 1595

"Salomo bidt tot God om wijsheid" (Solomon prays to God for wisdom), an anonymous engraving from 1554 to 1595, depicts King Solomon kneeling in prayer before a table laden with offerings, his gaze directed upwards towards the divine light emanating from a cloud. The engraving, located at the Rijksmuseum, offers a visual interpretation of the biblical story of Solomon's request for wisdom from God. The intricate details of Solomon's attire and the surrounding architectural setting create a sense of grandeur and solemnity, while the radiant light and celestial imagery symbolize God's power and grace.