Solomon Worshipping False Gods

Master MZ

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two figures inside a softly lit, narrow, arched-roof room with large windows. Both individuals are presented in full view, with the female figure standing and the male figure kneeling. The woman has her hair styled elegantly with a braided knot on top of her head and adorned with a decorative band. She wears a long, flowing gown with layered sleeves and a fitted bodice. Her facial features are delicately etched, capturing a serene expression. The man, seen from the back, has short curly hair and wears a similar long garment. He appears to be in a posture of supplication, with hands clasped in prayer. The woman is pointing towards a small sculpture on a pedestal beside a window, which depicts a nude male figure with one hand raised. Through the windows, a scenic view of a landscape with distant towers, trees, and a river can be observed. The room is simply furnished with wooden walls and an austere floor.