Solomon's Idolatry

Lucas van Leyden

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a scene featuring a fantastical creature and elaborately dressed figures. The image includes a group of figures in a crowded setting, with one central figure standing near a column, wearing an ornate headpiece and voluminous garments. Another figure kneels beside them. A creature resembling a satyr or faun is perched on a stone structure to the right, holding a skull. The background shows detailed architectural elements of medieval castles. The forms are defined by lines and cross-hatching, creating texture and depth in the drawing.