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The Visit of the Queen of Sheba to King Solomon
Edward Poynter
1890 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A magnificent Victorian masterpiece depicting the legendary encounter between the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon in a sumptuously detailed orientalist setting.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with lively force in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Olive green
About the piece
Edward Poynter’s 1890 oil painting is a tour de force of the Victorian Academic style, capturing the biblical arrival of the Queen of Sheba at King Solomon’s court. The scene is staged within a monumental hall of columns, featuring the iconic golden lions of Solomon’s throne and a vast assembly of attendants, showcasing Poynter’s exceptional technical skill and commitment to archaeological detail.
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