Figure Studies
Solomon Receiving Gifts
Ferdinand Bol
This dramatic 17th-century Dutch painting captures the biblical King Solomon amidst a gathering of attendants and precious offerings.
Fabritius and Pyrrhus
Ferdinand Bol
1656 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dramatic 17th-century Dutch masterpiece depicting a moment of classical Roman stoicism amidst a scene of military grandeur.
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Where it works
A substantial artwork with a strong pulse in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Living Room · Office
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1656 by Ferdinand Bol, a pupil of Rembrandt, this impressive canvas illustrates a famous episode from Roman history. The scene captures the steadfast Gaius Fabricius Luscinus as he remains unmoved by King Pyrrhus’s attempt to frighten him with a war elephant. Bol’s masterful use of light and shadow, combined with the exotic presence of the elephant and the intricate details of the armor, makes this a commanding example of Dutch Golden Age historical painting.
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