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The judgement of Solomon: Solomon gives verdict; he commands a soldier to divide the living child in two; the true mother objects to Solomon's verdict (1 Kings 3:25-27) by Peter Paul Rubens

The judgement of Solomon: Solomon gives verdict; he commands a soldier to divide the living child in two; the true mother objects to Solomon's verdict (1 Kings 3:25-27)

Peter Paul Rubens · 1611

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Artist
Peter Paul Rubens
Date
1611
Location
Museo del Prado
ART MOVEMENTS
Baroque
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Peter Paul Rubens

1577–1640 · Spanish Netherlands

Flemish master who blended diplomacy with art, creating movement-filled Baroque masterpieces across Europe.

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