“The Judgment of Solomon” is a fresco created by the artist Giovanni Battista Tiepolo between the years 1726 and 1728. This artwork, which belongs to the Rococo art movement, measures 655 by 360 centimeters and depicts a religious scene. The fresco showcases the dramatic biblical story where King Solomon makes a wise judgment to determine the true mother of a child.
The artwork vividly captures a pivotal moment of tension and drama as Solomon, seated on a throne, points towards the child held by a man poised with a sword, dramatically demonstrating his intent to divide the child as a test of maternal affection. The figures are arranged in a dynamic composition that leads the viewer’s eye through various expressions and gestures, heightening the emotional impact of the scene. The use of light, shadow, and vibrant colors typical of the Rococo style, along with the detailed rendering of the characters’ garments and the architectural elements, contribute to the overall grandeur and emotional resonance of the fresco.
