The Visit of the Queen of Sheba to King Solomon
Painting by Edward Poynter
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The Visit of the Queen of Sheba to King Solomon is an 1890 history painting by the British artist Edward Poynter.[1] It depicts the biblical scene of the Queen of Sheba at the court of the Israeli King Solomon.[2] The work was widely discussed as being Poynter's masterpiece and praised for its "archaeological accuracy".[3] Today the painting is in the collection of the Art Gallery of New South Wales in Sydney, having been purchased in 1892.[4]
ArtistEdward Poynter
Year1890
MediumOil on canvas, history painting
Dimensions234.5 cm × 350.5 cm (92.3 in × 138.0 in)
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| Artist | Edward Poynter |
| Year | 1890 |
| Medium | Oil on canvas, history painting |
| Dimensions | 234.5 cm × 350.5 cm (92.3 in × 138.0 in) |
| Location | Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney |
See also
- The Queen of Sheba Visits King Solomon, a 1559 painting by Lucas de Heere
