721 - P. JOURDY (*1805) after VALENTIN (19th century), The Judgment of Solomon, historical scene, lithograph

P. JOURDY (*1805) after VALENTIN (19th century), The Judgment of Solomon, historical scene, lithograph Paul Jourdy (1805, Dijon – 1856, Paris) after Valentin (19th century): Judgment of Solomon, historical scene depicting children before a young ruler, 19th century, lithograph Technique: Lithograph on paper Inscription: Signed in the stone below. Historical scene featuring figures in ancient attire. Before a youthful ruler—perhaps the young Solomon—a family recounts its sorrow. Date: 19th century Keywords: 19th century, Historicism, Biblical, France, Size: Paper: 32.4 cm x 49.2 cm (12.8 x 19.4 in), Image: 18.0 cm x 23.0 cm (7.1 x 9.1 in) Condition: Very good condition. The paper is slightly discolored due to its age. Isolated bumps along the edges of the sheet. The corners of the sheet are minimally bumped. The image is in very good condition. Minimally browned along the edges. Traces of detachment from a book binding along the upper edge of the sheet.