King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba
The Met
Artist: Master of Lecceto(Italian, Sienese, third quarter 15th century)
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Tempera on wood, embossed and gilt ornament
Dimensions: Overall 20 3/4 x 70 1/8 in. (52.7 x 178.1 cm); left, painted surface 13 7/8 x 24 1/2 in. (35.2 x 62.2 cm); right, painted surface 14 x 24 3/4 in. (35.6 x 62.9 cm)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1914
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
Two crowded procession scenes with people, horses, and buildings, framed by ornate gold
Detailed Description
A horizontal, rectangular painting is set within an elaborate gold frame featuring intricate raised floral and scrollwork patterns. A shield-like emblem with a dark blue and white diagonal stripe is on the far left, and a reddish-brown shield is on the far right. The painting itself is divided into two main sections, separated by a vertical gold column matching the frame's style. The left section shows a procession moving from left to right, emerging from a light-colored building with multiple arched windows and a tower. A large crowd of figures, dressed in various colored garments including red, blue, yellow, and brown, fills the foreground and middle ground. Several figures ride horses, some pulling a large, ornate carriage with spoked wheels, carrying more people. Behind the procession, a green landscape with rolling hills and scattered trees extends to the horizon under a light blue sky. The right section continues the procession, also moving from left to right, towards a large, light-colored building with multiple arches and towers, similar to the one on the left. This section also features a large crowd of figures, horses, and a carriage. Some figures appear to be dismounting or interacting near the building. The background again shows a green landscape with hills and trees. The figures are depicted with stylized features, and the overall color palette is earthy with accents of brighter hues.
Generated by gemini-2.5-flash
