Meeting of Solomon and Queen of Sheba — Francesco Solimena

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Artist: Francesco Solimena
Date: 1670
Medium: black chalk
Location: Cleveland Museum of Art
Dimensions: [object Object]
Collection: Drawings
Culture: Italy, 18th century
Credit line: Gift of Joseph F. McCrindle

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