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DiaporamaThe Judgement of Solomon
210.0 x 190.0 cm
Palazzo Madama
This painting was originally made for the Solimena Room in Victor Amadeus II’s winter apartment in the royal palace of Turin, which took its name from the four paintings of biblical episodes by the painter Francesco Solimena. In 1733 Filippo Juvarra was commissioned by Charles Emmanuel III to modernise the residence, and he also saw to completing the paintings in the room, once again choosing a biblical subject that would allude to royal virtues, by famous artists, including Masucci. The Judgement of Solomon is one of the painter’s mature works, reinterpreting historical sources from Poussin to Raphael, and this painting in particular takes inspiration from Raphael’s Vatican Stanze.
Agostino Masucci (1691 – 1758)
Agostino Masucci (1691-1758) was an Italian late-Baroque & Rococo painter known for grand-manner religious works in Rome and opulent commissions like the Chapel of St. John the Baptist in Lisbon. Explore his academic style & influence.
Palazzo Madama (Turin, Italy)
Explore Palazzo Madama, Turin! Journey through centuries of Italian history within its stunning architecture – from Roman roots to royal residence & the birthplace of Italy's senate.
About this artwork
- Title: The Judgement of Solomon
- Artist: Agostino Masucci
- Original dimensions: 210.0 x 190.0 cm
- Format: Square
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Palazzo Madama
- Color hue: Amber to Saffron
- Perceived brightness: deep_shadow
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