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The Coronation of Solomon by the Spring of Gihon

Jean Poyet

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a scene with a seated figure being crowned by surrounding figures in a tent-like structure. There is a small body of water with rocky banks in the foreground, and a row of trees leading into the background towards a pastoral landscape with rolling hills and distant trees. The brushstrokes are detailed, emphasizing contours and textures, with a soft and muted color palette of earthy tones dominating the composition.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1500
Medium
pen and black ink with watercolor, heightened with white gouache
Dimensions
2820 × 4194 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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