Jeroboam Sacrificing to the Idols by Jacques Ignatius de Roore. A densely populated 18th-century painting depicting King Jeroboam standing before a smoking sacrificial altar surrounded by a large crowd and various animals.

Jeroboam Sacrificing to the Idols

Jacques Ignatius de Roore

1747 · Oil Paint, Panel

An intricate 18th-century oil painting depicting the dramatic biblical narrative of King Jeroboam at the altar.

$129

For the selected configuration

From $129

6 frame sizes

Frame size
Frame color
Mount
Paper type
Glaze

Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)

Where it works

A weightier piece with lively force in a warmer tonal register — brings a composed sense of weight.

Often works in
Library · Study · Living Room
Placement
Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Deep burgundy, Rich brown, Charcoal black

About the piece

Painted in 1747 by Jacques Ignatius de Roore, this masterful oil on panel captures the intense drama of Jeroboam Sacrificing to the Idols. The composition is filled with dynamic figures, classical architectural ruins, and billowing smoke, showcasing the artist's skill in handling complex, large-scale historical narratives with Baroque-influenced flair.

More like this

Isaac's Sacrifice

Contains nudity

Figure Studies

Isaac's Sacrifice

Johann Liss

A dramatic 17th-century Baroque masterpiece capturing the intense biblical narrative of Isaac's sacrifice with swirling motion and light.

The Appearance of Christ Before the People

Contains nudity

Figure Studies

The Appearance of Christ Before the People

Alexander Ivanov

A monumental Neoclassical masterpiece capturing a profound moment of revelation with dramatic scale and intricate detail.

The Death of Abel

Contains nudity

Figure Studies

The Death of Abel

Antonio Balestra

A powerful and dramatic Baroque scene depicting the biblical story of Abel with intense chiaroscuro and masterfully rendered anatomy.