King Solomon in Prison — Henrik Weber

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Artist: Henrik Weber
Date: 1847
Location: Hungarian National Gallery

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THE ARTIST

Henrik Weber

1818–1866 · Hungary

Henrik Weber, a leading Hungarian painter of the Biedermeier period, captured historical moments and family life with a Realist touch.

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