Meeting between the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon
- Artist
- Piero della Francesca
- Date
- 1452 - 1466
- Style
- Early renaissance
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- Basilica of San Francesco
The painting titled 'Meeting between the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon' is an exquisite representation of an ancient scriptural account. Depicted on a wall as a fresco, this religious painting originated during the Early Renaissance. The painting narrates the story of the Queen of Sheba meeting King Solomon, bearing valuable gifts. This painting reflects the extensive elaborations of the original account, which forms an integral part of Jewish, Ethiopian Christian, and Islamic legends. Thus, it serves as a significant artistic reflection of narratives engraved in the Abrahamic religions.
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