{"product_id":"the-judgement-of-solomon-adriaen-collaert","title":"The Judgement of Solomon - Adriaen Collaert","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed sixteenth-century engraving depicting the biblical Judgement of Solomon, designed by Jan van der Straet and executed by Adriaen Collaert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving depicts the biblical narrative of the Judgement of Solomon, a story concerning the wisdom of the king in resolving a dispute between two women over a child. Adriaen Collaert, a Flemish engraver and publisher, executed this work based on a design by Jan van der Straet, also known as Stradanus. The composition follows the conventions of Northern Mannerism, characterised by a focus on dramatic tension and architectural depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKing Solomon sits upon an elevated throne to the left, gesturing towards the central figures. Before him, one woman kneels in supplication, while the other stands to the right. A soldier holds the infant by the leg, preparing to divide the child as the king ordered to reveal the true mother. The scene is set within a classical architectural space, with arched colonnades receding into the background. The figures are rendered with precise, controlled lines, typical of late sixteenth-century printmaking techniques. The Latin inscription at the base, 'Spiritus Sapientiae', refers to the divine wisdom granted to the king, framing the narrative as a moral lesson on justice and governance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollaert was part of a prolific circle of Antwerp printmakers who disseminated designs by artists such as Stradanus across Europe. The technical execution demonstrates the high level of skill required to translate complex painterly compositions into the medium of engraving. The shading is achieved through a system of cross-hatching and parallel lines, which provides volume to the drapery and architectural elements. This print reflects the period's interest in classical motifs combined with biblical subject matter, a common theme in the visual culture of the Low Countries during the late Renaissance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/esther-crowned-by-ahasuerus-hans-collaert-the-elder\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEsther Crowned by Ahasuerus - Hans Collaert the Elder by Jan Collaert (I)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/the-dance-around-the-golden-calf-johann-sadeler-i\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Dance Around the Golden Calf - Johann Sadeler I by Jan Sadeler\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/adriaen-collaert\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMore by Adriaen Collaert →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Adriaen Collaert","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59462316228943,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59462316294479,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59462316392783,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59462316425551,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59462316491087,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Judgement-of-Solomon_Poster_CompositorV1_1792113690711.jpg?v=1794359279","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/products\/the-judgement-of-solomon-adriaen-collaert","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}