1 Kings113 artworks

Art for 1 Kings

Historic Christian art depicting scenes from 1 Kings, grouped chapter-by-chapter.

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Chapter 1

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Vivian Bible, 1 Kings 1 (folio 190) by Master C. (Vivian Bible illuminator)

Vivian Bible, 1 Kings 1 (folio 190)

Master C. (Vivian Bible illuminator) · 845

Codex Amiatinus, 1 Kings 1 (canvas 454) by Master of the Codex Amiatinus (Monkwearmouth-Jarrow scriptorium)

Codex Amiatinus, 1 Kings 1 (canvas 454)

Master of the Codex Amiatinus (Monkwearmouth-Jarrow scriptorium) · 700

Chapter 2

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Vivian Bible, 1 Kings 2 (folio 191) by Master C. (Vivian Bible illuminator)

Vivian Bible, 1 Kings 2 (folio 191)

Master C. (Vivian Bible illuminator) · 845

Codex Amiatinus, 1 Kings 2 (canvas 456) by Master of the Codex Amiatinus (Monkwearmouth-Jarrow scriptorium)

Codex Amiatinus, 1 Kings 2 (canvas 456)

Master of the Codex Amiatinus (Monkwearmouth-Jarrow scriptorium) · 700

Chapter 3

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The Judgement of Solomon by William Blake

The Judgement of Solomon

William Blake · 1800

Solomon's Judgment by Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld

Solomon's Judgment

Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld · 1860

De afgoderij van Salomo by Lucas van Leyden

De afgoderij van Salomo

Lucas van Leyden · 1512

Koningen David, Salomo en Jerobeam by Lucas van Leyden

Koningen David, Salomo en Jerobeam

Lucas van Leyden · 1518

Salomon Receives Gifts by Ferdinand Bol

Salomon Receives Gifts

Ferdinand Bol · 1655

The Judgment of Solomon by Gustave Doré

The Judgment of Solomon

Gustave Doré · 1866

The Judgment of Solomon by Anonymous

The Judgment of Solomon

Anonymous · 1530

Architectural model of the temple of King Solomon in Jerusalem by Thomas Newberry

Architectural model of the temple of King Solomon in Jerusalem

Thomas Newberry · 1883

Judgement of Solomon by Anonymous

Judgement of Solomon

Anonymous · 1630

Cushion with Solomon and Sheba by Anonymous

Cushion with Solomon and Sheba

Anonymous · 1630

Panel with the story of King Solomon by Anonymous

Panel with the story of King Solomon

Anonymous · 1595

Solomon by Johan Carl Loth

Solomon

Johan Carl Loth · 1600

Solomon's Idolatry by Albrecht Altdorfer

Solomon's Idolatry

Albrecht Altdorfer · 1475

The Judgment of Solomon by Francesco Allegrini

The Judgment of Solomon

Francesco Allegrini · 1624

The Judgment of Solomon by Giuseppe Passeri (Passari)

The Judgment of Solomon

Giuseppe Passeri (Passari) · 1654

The Visitation of the Virgin to Saint Elizabeth; King Solomon in a Niche at Left. by Carlo Urbino

The Visitation of the Virgin to Saint Elizabeth; King Solomon in a Niche at Left.

Carlo Urbino · 1510

View of Jerusalem with the Temple of Solomon by Philippe de Champaigne

View of Jerusalem with the Temple of Solomon

Philippe de Champaigne · 1610

Solomon's Idolatry [I Kings, 11:1-8] by Lucas van Leyden

Solomon's Idolatry [I Kings, 11:1-8]

Lucas van Leyden · 1512

Solomon Worshiping an Idol by Lucas van Leyden

Solomon Worshiping an Idol

Lucas van Leyden · 1509

Solomon's Idolatry by Lucas van Leyden

Solomon's Idolatry

Lucas van Leyden · 1514

Solomon Building the Temple, from "The Story of Solomon" by Maarten van Heemskerck

Solomon Building the Temple, from "The Story of Solomon"

Maarten van Heemskerck · 1554

Sketch for the Judgment of Solomon (?); verso: Dancing Mythological Figures by Christian Gottlieb Schick

Sketch for the Judgment of Solomon (?); verso: Dancing Mythological Figures

Christian Gottlieb Schick · 1796

Judgment of Solomon, plate 2 from "Thronus Justitiae, tredecim pulcherrimus tabulis..." by Willem van Swanenburg

Judgment of Solomon, plate 2 from "Thronus Justitiae, tredecim pulcherrimus tabulis..."

Willem van Swanenburg · 1605

Left Hand Stop, Solomon Smith and Johnny Van Heest, from the Boxing Positions and Boxers series (N266) issued by P. Lorillard Company to promote Red Cross Long Cut Tobacco by P. Lorillard Company

Left Hand Stop, Solomon Smith and Johnny Van Heest, from the Boxing Positions and Boxers series (N266) issued by P. Lorillard Company to promote Red Cross Long Cut Tobacco

P. Lorillard Company · 1893

The world is full of the spirit of the Lord (Wisdom of Solomon 1:7), plate 1 from a series of Four Allegories of the Netherlands by Anonymous, Netherlandish, 16th century

The world is full of the spirit of the Lord (Wisdom of Solomon 1:7), plate 1 from a series of Four Allegories of the Netherlands

Anonymous, Netherlandish, 16th century · 1565

Solomon's Idolatry by Albrecht Altdorfer

Solomon's Idolatry

Albrecht Altdorfer · 1500

Solomon Adoring the Idols, from "Women's Wile" (Weiberlisten) by Hans Burgkmair

Solomon Adoring the Idols, from "Women's Wile" (Weiberlisten)

Hans Burgkmair · 1498

Solomon Worshipping Idols by Georg Pencz

Solomon Worshipping Idols

Georg Pencz · 1526

The Judgment of Solomon, from "Scenes from the Old Testament" by Georg Pencz

The Judgment of Solomon, from "Scenes from the Old Testament"

Georg Pencz · 1526

The Judgment of Solomon by Leonaert Bramer

The Judgment of Solomon

Leonaert Bramer · 1640

The Judgment of Solomon by Constantijn Daniel van Renesse

The Judgment of Solomon

Constantijn Daniel van Renesse · 1649

Prophet from a Throne of Solomon by Anonymous

Prophet from a Throne of Solomon

Anonymous · 1387

Head of King Solomon (recto); Classical Head (verso) by Benjamin Robert Haydon

Head of King Solomon (recto); Classical Head (verso)

Benjamin Robert Haydon · 1812

Head of King Solomon (recto); Study of a boy's head and arm (verso) by Benjamin Robert Haydon

Head of King Solomon (recto); Study of a boy's head and arm (verso)

Benjamin Robert Haydon · 1813

Codex Amiatinus, 1 Kings 3 (canvas 458) by Master of the Codex Amiatinus (Monkwearmouth-Jarrow scriptorium)

Codex Amiatinus, 1 Kings 3 (canvas 458)

Master of the Codex Amiatinus (Monkwearmouth-Jarrow scriptorium) · 700

Chapter 4

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Vivian Bible, 1 Kings 4 (folio 192) by Master C. (Vivian Bible illuminator)

Vivian Bible, 1 Kings 4 (folio 192)

Master C. (Vivian Bible illuminator) · 845

Codex Amiatinus, 1 Kings 4 (canvas 459) by Master of the Codex Amiatinus (Monkwearmouth-Jarrow scriptorium)

Codex Amiatinus, 1 Kings 4 (canvas 459)

Master of the Codex Amiatinus (Monkwearmouth-Jarrow scriptorium) · 700

Chapter 5

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Cedars Are Cut Down for the Jerusalem Temple by Gustave Doré

Cedars Are Cut Down for the Jerusalem Temple

Gustave Doré · 1866

Codex Amiatinus, 1 Kings 5 (canvas 461) by Master of the Codex Amiatinus (Monkwearmouth-Jarrow scriptorium)

Codex Amiatinus, 1 Kings 5 (canvas 461)

Master of the Codex Amiatinus (Monkwearmouth-Jarrow scriptorium) · 700

Chapter 6

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Solomon Builds the Temple by Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld

Solomon Builds the Temple

Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld · 1860

Temple Used Anciently

Temple Used Anciently

Unknown

Codex Amiatinus, 1 Kings 6 (canvas 462) by Master of the Codex Amiatinus (Monkwearmouth-Jarrow scriptorium)

Codex Amiatinus, 1 Kings 6 (canvas 462)

Master of the Codex Amiatinus (Monkwearmouth-Jarrow scriptorium) · 700

Chapter 7

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Vivian Bible, 1 Kings 7 (folio 194) by Master C. (Vivian Bible illuminator)

Vivian Bible, 1 Kings 7 (folio 194)

Master C. (Vivian Bible illuminator) · 845

Codex Amiatinus, 1 Kings 7 (canvas 464) by Master of the Codex Amiatinus (Monkwearmouth-Jarrow scriptorium)

Codex Amiatinus, 1 Kings 7 (canvas 464)

Master of the Codex Amiatinus (Monkwearmouth-Jarrow scriptorium) · 700

Chapter 8

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Solomon Dedicates the Temple at Jerusalem by James Tissot

Solomon Dedicates the Temple at Jerusalem

James Tissot · 1896

The Mass at Bolsena by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino

The Mass at Bolsena

Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino · 1512

Codex Amiatinus, 1 Kings 8 (canvas 465) by Master of the Codex Amiatinus (Monkwearmouth-Jarrow scriptorium)

Codex Amiatinus, 1 Kings 8 (canvas 465)

Master of the Codex Amiatinus (Monkwearmouth-Jarrow scriptorium) · 700

Chapter 9

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Vivian Bible, 1 Kings 9 (folio 195) by Master C. (Vivian Bible illuminator)

Vivian Bible, 1 Kings 9 (folio 195)

Master C. (Vivian Bible illuminator) · 845

Codex Amiatinus, 1 Kings 9 (canvas 467) by Master of the Codex Amiatinus (Monkwearmouth-Jarrow scriptorium)

Codex Amiatinus, 1 Kings 9 (canvas 467)

Master of the Codex Amiatinus (Monkwearmouth-Jarrow scriptorium) · 700

Chapter 10

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The Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon by Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld

The Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon

Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld · 1860

Solomon Receives the Queen of Sheba by Gustave Doré

Solomon Receives the Queen of Sheba

Gustave Doré · 1866

Solomon and the Queen of Sheba by Peter Paul Rubens

Solomon and the Queen of Sheba

Peter Paul Rubens · 1620

Casket with scenes from the Story of Solomon and the Queen of Sheba by Anonymous

Casket with scenes from the Story of Solomon and the Queen of Sheba

Anonymous · 1670

Solomon and the Queen of Sheba by Anonymous

Solomon and the Queen of Sheba

Anonymous · 1630

King Solomon Receiving the Queen of Sheba by Francesco Allegrini

King Solomon Receiving the Queen of Sheba

Francesco Allegrini · 1624

Study of Boy's Head; the Queen of Sheba Before Solomon by Antonio Vassilacchi (called "Il Aliense")

Study of Boy's Head; the Queen of Sheba Before Solomon

Antonio Vassilacchi (called "Il Aliense") · 1580

Design for a Stage Set: Solomon Receiving the Queen of Sheba under a Baldacchino, with Fantastical Architecture and a Gardenscape by Carlo Galli Bibiena

Design for a Stage Set: Solomon Receiving the Queen of Sheba under a Baldacchino, with Fantastical Architecture and a Gardenscape

Carlo Galli Bibiena · 1728

Solomon and the Queen of Sheba by Wenceslaus Hollar

Solomon and the Queen of Sheba

Wenceslaus Hollar · 1642

The Queen of Sheba before Solomon by François Collignon

The Queen of Sheba before Solomon

François Collignon · 1631

Glass Panel with Solomon Receiving The Queen of Sheba by Anonymous

Glass Panel with Solomon Receiving The Queen of Sheba

Anonymous · 1400

Solomon and the Queen of Sheba by Dirck Volckertsz Coornhert

Solomon and the Queen of Sheba

Dirck Volckertsz Coornhert · 1549

The Queen of Sheba and Solomon, from Old and New Testaments by Augustin Hirschvogel

The Queen of Sheba and Solomon, from Old and New Testaments

Augustin Hirschvogel · 1548

King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba by Master of Lecceto

King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba

Master of Lecceto · 1450

Two Riddles of the Queen of Sheba by Anonymous

Two Riddles of the Queen of Sheba

Anonymous · 1487

Codex Amiatinus, 1 Kings 10 (canvas 468) by Master of the Codex Amiatinus (Monkwearmouth-Jarrow scriptorium)

Codex Amiatinus, 1 Kings 10 (canvas 468)

Master of the Codex Amiatinus (Monkwearmouth-Jarrow scriptorium) · 700

Chapter 11

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Solomon Falls into Idolatry by Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld

Solomon Falls into Idolatry

Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld · 1860

King Solomon in Old Age by Gustave Doré

King Solomon in Old Age

Gustave Doré · 1866

Codex Amiatinus, 1 Kings 11 (canvas 470) by Master of the Codex Amiatinus (Monkwearmouth-Jarrow scriptorium)

Codex Amiatinus, 1 Kings 11 (canvas 470)

Master of the Codex Amiatinus (Monkwearmouth-Jarrow scriptorium) · 700

Chapter 12

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The Kingdom Divided under Rehoboam and Jeroboam by Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld

The Kingdom Divided under Rehoboam and Jeroboam

Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld · 1860

Codex Amiatinus, 1 Kings 12 (canvas 471) by Master of the Codex Amiatinus (Monkwearmouth-Jarrow scriptorium)

Codex Amiatinus, 1 Kings 12 (canvas 471)

Master of the Codex Amiatinus (Monkwearmouth-Jarrow scriptorium) · 700

Chapter 13

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The Disobedient Prophet Is Slain by a Lion by Gustave Doré

The Disobedient Prophet Is Slain by a Lion

Gustave Doré · 1866

Codex Amiatinus, 1 Kings 13 (canvas 473) by Master of the Codex Amiatinus (Monkwearmouth-Jarrow scriptorium)

Codex Amiatinus, 1 Kings 13 (canvas 473)

Master of the Codex Amiatinus (Monkwearmouth-Jarrow scriptorium) · 700

Chapter 14

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Codex Amiatinus, 1 Kings 14 (canvas 475) by Master of the Codex Amiatinus (Monkwearmouth-Jarrow scriptorium)

Codex Amiatinus, 1 Kings 14 (canvas 475)

Master of the Codex Amiatinus (Monkwearmouth-Jarrow scriptorium) · 700

Vivian Bible, 1 Kings 14 (folio 198) by Master C. (Vivian Bible illuminator)

Vivian Bible, 1 Kings 14 (folio 198)

Master C. (Vivian Bible illuminator) · 845

Chapter 15

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Codex Amiatinus, 1 Kings 15 (canvas 476) by Master of the Codex Amiatinus (Monkwearmouth-Jarrow scriptorium)

Codex Amiatinus, 1 Kings 15 (canvas 476)

Master of the Codex Amiatinus (Monkwearmouth-Jarrow scriptorium) · 700

Vivian Bible, 1 Kings 16 (folio 199) by Master C. (Vivian Bible illuminator)

Vivian Bible, 1 Kings 16 (folio 199)

Master C. (Vivian Bible illuminator) · 845

Chapter 16

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Codex Amiatinus, 1 Kings 16 (canvas 478) by Master of the Codex Amiatinus (Monkwearmouth-Jarrow scriptorium)

Codex Amiatinus, 1 Kings 16 (canvas 478)

Master of the Codex Amiatinus (Monkwearmouth-Jarrow scriptorium) · 700

Vivian Bible, 1 Kings 16 (folio 199) by Master C. (Vivian Bible illuminator)

Vivian Bible, 1 Kings 16 (folio 199)

Master C. (Vivian Bible illuminator) · 845

Chapter 17

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Elijah Fed by the Ravens by Rembrandt van Rijn

Elijah Fed by the Ravens

Rembrandt van Rijn · 1631

Elijah Fed by the Ravens by Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld

Elijah Fed by the Ravens

Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld · 1860

The Widow's Son Raised to Life by Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld

The Widow's Son Raised to Life

Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld · 1860

Elijah by James Tissot

Elijah

James Tissot · 1896

Elijah Raises the Son of the Widow of Zarephath by Gustave Doré

Elijah Raises the Son of the Widow of Zarephath

Gustave Doré · 1866

Elia gevoed door raven by Crispijn van de Passe

Elia gevoed door raven

Crispijn van de Passe · 1625

Elijah in the Fiery Chariot by Master of the Barbarigo Reliefs

Elijah in the Fiery Chariot

Master of the Barbarigo Reliefs · 1515

Elijah and the fiery chariot by Anonymous

Elijah and the fiery chariot

Anonymous · 1600

Elijah Visited by an Angel in the Wilderness (1 Kings 19:4-8) by Alessandro Magnasco

Elijah Visited by an Angel in the Wilderness (1 Kings 19:4-8)

Alessandro Magnasco · 1687

Elijah Visited by an Angel in the Wilderness (I Kings 19:4-8) by Jean-Baptiste Bénard

Elijah Visited by an Angel in the Wilderness (I Kings 19:4-8)

Jean-Baptiste Bénard · 1700

The Contest of Elijah and the Prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel (I Kings 18: 20-46) by Stefano Pozzi

The Contest of Elijah and the Prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel (I Kings 18: 20-46)

Stefano Pozzi · 1699

Elijah Fed by Ravens by Jan Muller

Elijah Fed by Ravens

Jan Muller · 1585

Elijah Fed by Ravens by Dirck Volckertsz Coornhert

Elijah Fed by Ravens

Dirck Volckertsz Coornhert · 1549

The Sacrifice of Elijah by Luca Giordano

The Sacrifice of Elijah

Luca Giordano · 1648

Glass Panel of Elijah and the Widow's Son by Jan van Diependale

Glass Panel of Elijah and the Widow's Son

Jan van Diependale · 1500

Codex Amiatinus, 1 Kings 17 (canvas 479) by Master of the Codex Amiatinus (Monkwearmouth-Jarrow scriptorium)

Codex Amiatinus, 1 Kings 17 (canvas 479)

Master of the Codex Amiatinus (Monkwearmouth-Jarrow scriptorium) · 700

Chapter 18

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Elijah Slays the Prophets of Baal by Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld

Elijah Slays the Prophets of Baal

Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld · 1860

The Prophets of Baal Are Slaughtered by Gustave Doré

The Prophets of Baal Are Slaughtered

Gustave Doré · 1866

Elijah Contends against the Priests of Baal by Jerry Harston

Elijah Contends against the Priests of Baal

Jerry Harston

Codex Amiatinus, 1 Kings 18 (canvas 481) by Master of the Codex Amiatinus (Monkwearmouth-Jarrow scriptorium)

Codex Amiatinus, 1 Kings 18 (canvas 481)

Master of the Codex Amiatinus (Monkwearmouth-Jarrow scriptorium) · 700

Chapter 19

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The Lord Appears to Elijah on Horeb by Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld

The Lord Appears to Elijah on Horeb

Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld · 1860

Elijah Is Nourished by an Angel by Gustave Doré

Elijah Is Nourished by an Angel

Gustave Doré · 1866

The Prophet Elijah Receiving Bread and Water from an Angel by Peter Paul Rubens

The Prophet Elijah Receiving Bread and Water from an Angel

Peter Paul Rubens · 1625

Codex Amiatinus, 1 Kings 19 (canvas 482) by Master of the Codex Amiatinus (Monkwearmouth-Jarrow scriptorium)

Codex Amiatinus, 1 Kings 19 (canvas 482)

Master of the Codex Amiatinus (Monkwearmouth-Jarrow scriptorium) · 700

Chapter 20

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The Israelites Slaughter the Syrians by Gustave Doré

The Israelites Slaughter the Syrians

Gustave Doré · 1866

Codex Amiatinus, 1 Kings 20 (canvas 484) by Master of the Codex Amiatinus (Monkwearmouth-Jarrow scriptorium)

Codex Amiatinus, 1 Kings 20 (canvas 484)

Master of the Codex Amiatinus (Monkwearmouth-Jarrow scriptorium) · 700

Chapter 21

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Izebel en koning Achab by Lucas van Leyden

Izebel en koning Achab

Lucas van Leyden · 1515

Codex Amiatinus, 1 Kings 21 (canvas 485) by Master of the Codex Amiatinus (Monkwearmouth-Jarrow scriptorium)

Codex Amiatinus, 1 Kings 21 (canvas 485)

Master of the Codex Amiatinus (Monkwearmouth-Jarrow scriptorium) · 700

Chapter 22

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Ahab's End by Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld

Ahab's End

Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld · 1860

The Death of Ahab by Gustave Doré

The Death of Ahab

Gustave Doré · 1866

Codex Amiatinus, 1 Kings 22 (canvas 487) by Master of the Codex Amiatinus (Monkwearmouth-Jarrow scriptorium)

Codex Amiatinus, 1 Kings 22 (canvas 487)

Master of the Codex Amiatinus (Monkwearmouth-Jarrow scriptorium) · 700