Solomon and Sheba
Embroidered Picture
late 17th century (made)
late 17th century (made)
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Embroidered picture; hand- embroidered silk on canvas; front view; with Solomon & Sheba with other figures in a courtly scene, with Solomon in the centre seated on a throne, led to by a series of small steps. Court of men & women, in an English style, within a room of a checkered floor and panelled walls & ceiling. Gifts on the floor in the foreground, include a small dalmation like dog, boxes & sweetmeats, Sheba on the right protected by a man holding a parasol, and ot the left is a soldier in armour holding a pikestaff.
Object details
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| Title | Solomon and Sheba (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Silk on canvas |
| Brief description | Solomon and Sheba; embroidered canvas, 1630-60, English; Silks, courtly scene with figures |
| Physical description | Embroidered picture; hand- embroidered silk on canvas; front view; with Solomon & Sheba with other figures in a courtly scene, with Solomon in the centre seated on a throne, led to by a series of small steps. Court of men & women, in an English style, within a room of a checkered floor and panelled walls & ceiling. Gifts on the floor in the foreground, include a small dalmation like dog, boxes & sweetmeats, Sheba on the right protected by a man holding a parasol, and ot the left is a soldier in armour holding a pikestaff. |
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| Production type | Unique |
| Production | Reason For Production: Private |
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| Accession number | T.7-1944 |
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| Record created | July 8, 2004 |
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