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Beside him, a figure in robes gestures towards the proceedings, while the background reveals a secondary scene of soldiers in a field, providing a sense of the broader conflict surrounding the succession of the throne. The hand-colouring applied to the print adds a layer of visual information, distinguishing the garments and architectural elements through a palette of muted tones. The inclusion of Latin and French text beneath the image identifies the subject matter, referencing the Third Book of Kings, and provides a summary of the events for the viewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollaert was a member of a prominent family of engravers based in Antwerp, a centre for the production of such illustrated volumes during the Renaissance. His work often focused on religious and mythological themes, executed with a focus on clear line work and balanced spatial organisation. The print demonstrates the technical skill required to translate complex narrative sequences into a single, cohesive image. The architectural framing of the throne room, contrasted with the open field in the distance, creates a sense of depth that guides the eye across the various stages of the story. This piece reflects the period's interest in combining classical motifs with biblical history, resulting in a work that functions as both a decorative object and a didactic tool for the reader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/st-jerome-in-the-wilderness-hans-baldung\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSt. Jerome in the Wilderness - Hans Baldung — Hans Baldung Grien\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/boaz-meets-ruth-at-the-harvest-veit-rudolf-specklin\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eBoaz Meets Ruth at the Harvest - Veit Rudolf Specklin — Veit Rudolf Specklin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hans Collaert the Elder","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58486424273231,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58486428107087,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58486428139855,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58486428172623,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58486428205391,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58486428238159,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58486428270927,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58486428303695,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58486428336463,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58486428369231,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58486428401999,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58486428434767,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Solomon-Sentences-Adonijah-to-Death_Poster_CompositorV1_1786376047373.jpg?v=1786853606","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/solomon-sentences-adonijah-to-death-hans-collaert-the-elder","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}