The Judgment of Solomon and Esther before Ahasuerus (pair)

The Judgment of Solomon and Esther before Ahasuerus (pair)

c. 1530 · Dirk Vellert (Netherlandish, 1480/85–1547)

pot metal, white glass, and silver stain

Then the King answered and said, Giue her the liuing child, and in no wise slay it: she is the mother thereof.
1 KINGS 3:27 · KJV 1611 · READ THE CHAPTER

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