Procession of the Queen of Sheba (detail)

The painting 'Procession of the Queen of Sheba (detail)' is an illustrious religious painting from the Early Renaissance period. It depicts the celebrated narrative of the Queen of Sheba, or Bilqis or Makeda, journeying to meet King Solomon with her lavish caravan of gifts. Created in the technique of fresco, this commanding scene is applied directly onto a wall, enveloping viewers in the regal procession. Quintessential of its time, the painting reflects the enduring allure of Abrahamic legends in Western Asian and Northeast African religious art and tradition.