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| Keywords: Workshop of Guido di Merlino - Dish with the Judgment of Solomon - Walters 481496.jpg The Old Testament story of King Solomon who wisely judged between two women claiming to be the mother of the same infant was considered a model of justice In keeping with the period's preoccupation with antiquity the king is shown seated before a monumental classical arch that recalls the architecture of ancient Rome The drapery suspended above the scene creates the impression of a staged performance ca 1540 1550 Renaissance earthenware with tin glaze maiolica cm 5 3 27 3 accession number 48 1496 22621 Henry Walters Baltimore date and mode of acquisition unknown Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by Henry Walters place of origin Urbino Italy Walters Art Museum license Italian Renaissance maiolica in the Walters Art Museum Media from the Walters Art Museum no creator template Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review Urbino maiolica | ||||
