The visit of the Queen of Sheba to King Solomon
- Artist
- Edward Poynter
- Date
- 1890
- Style
- Academicism
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- Art Gallery of New South Wales (AGNSW)
"The Visit of the Queen of Sheba to King Solomon," an 1890 history religious painting by British artist Edward Poynter, depicts the biblical event of the Queen of Sheba visiting King Solomon. Noted as perhaps Poynter’s masterpiece, it is praised for its academicism and archaeological accuracy. Created using oil on canvas, the work captures intricate details of the scene, highlighting grandeur and reverence. Today, the painting is housed at the Art Gallery of New South Wales in Sydney, acquired in 1892.
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