Solomon and the Queen of Sheba
Maker
Unknown
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ARTS
Dateca. 1600
Mediumwool
Dimensionsobject: 32 × 67 in. (81.3 × 170.2 cm.)
frame: 30 7/16 × 66 3/4 × 2 1/4 in. (77.3 × 169.5 × 5.7 cm.)
DescriptionThis needlework panel shows the Queen of Sheba visiting King Solomon on the left and King Solomon praying before an altar on the right.
Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
Label TextThis exquisite, embroidered panel shows two episodes of a legendary tale that features the Queen of Sheba’s visit to the court of King Solomon. The left side of the needlework portrays the royal meeting in a sumptuous garden setting. On the right side, King Solomon is praying before an altar. Arabella Huntington purchased this needlework panel in 1910.Status
On viewObject number10.8
Unknown, British, 17th Century
mid-17th century
Object number: 2017.5.21
Unknown, British
ca. 1883
Object number: 2000.5.1917
Edward Burne-Jones
ca. 1922
Object number: 2000.5.48
Unknown, British, 17th Century
ca. 1650
Object number: 2017.5.20
