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Bilqis Collection

Behold the legendary Queen of Sheba, a monarch of unparalleled wisdom and beauty, as depicted in various manuscript illuminations and artworks throughout history

Background imageBilqis Collection: Queen of Sheba and King Solomon conceiving King Menelik I, 20th Century. Creator: Unknown

Queen of Sheba and King Solomon conceiving King Menelik I, 20th Century. Creator: Unknown
Queen of Sheba and King Solomon conceiving King Menelik I, 20th Century

Background imageBilqis Collection: The Queen of Sheba, ready to leave her kingdom to find King Solomon, seated on a mother... 1925

The Queen of Sheba, ready to leave her kingdom to find King Solomon, seated on a mother... 1925
The Queen of Sheba, ready to leave her kingdom to find King Solomon, seated on a mother-of-pearl conch, 1925

Background imageBilqis Collection: King Solomon and Queen of Sheba, Mid of 17th cen. Creator: Stalbemt, Adriaen, van (1580-1662)

King Solomon and Queen of Sheba, Mid of 17th cen. Creator: Stalbemt, Adriaen, van (1580-1662)
King Solomon and Queen of Sheba, Mid of 17th cen. Found in the Collection of the Sammlung Wurth, Schwabisch Hall

Background imageBilqis Collection: Solomon Receiving the Queen of Sheba, n.d. Creator: Bernardo Castello

Solomon Receiving the Queen of Sheba, n.d. Creator: Bernardo Castello
Solomon Receiving the Queen of Sheba, n.d

Background imageBilqis Collection: King Solomon Receiving the Queen of Sheba, 1515 / 20. Creator

King Solomon Receiving the Queen of Sheba, 1515 / 20. Creator
King Solomon Receiving the Queen of Sheba, 1515/20

Background imageBilqis Collection: Bilqis enthroned from a Khamsa (Quintet), c. 1560 (opaque watercolor

Bilqis enthroned from a Khamsa (Quintet), c. 1560 (opaque watercolor
5932555 Bilqis enthroned from a Khamsa (Quintet), c.1560 (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 33.3 x 20.8 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageBilqis Collection: Sulayman and Bilqis Enthroned, c. 1590-1600 (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper

Sulayman and Bilqis Enthroned, c. 1590-1600 (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper
5932671 Sulayman and Bilqis Enthroned, c.1590-1600 (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper by Persian School, (16th century); 38 x 24.4 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageBilqis Collection: Queen of Shebas Visit to Solomon, 1548. Creator: Augustin Hirschvogel

Queen of Shebas Visit to Solomon, 1548. Creator: Augustin Hirschvogel
Queen of Shebas Visit to Solomon, 1548

Background imageBilqis Collection: Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, early 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, early 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, early 19th century

Background imageBilqis Collection: The Queen of Sheba and King Solomon (Manuscript illumination from the epic Shahname by Ferdowsi)

The Queen of Sheba and King Solomon (Manuscript illumination from the epic Shahname by Ferdowsi. Artist: Iranian master)
The Queen of Sheba and King Solomon (Manuscript illumination from the epic Shahname by Ferdowsi. Found in the collection of The David Collection

Background imageBilqis Collection: The Queen of Sheba Offering Gifts to Solomon (Detail)

The Queen of Sheba Offering Gifts to Solomon (Detail). Found in the Collection of Galleria Sabauda, Torino

Background imageBilqis Collection: The Queen of Sheba, 1937

The Queen of Sheba, 1937
The Queen of Sheba. The Queen of Sheba was a monarch of the ancient kingdom of Sheba. From an original drawing by A. K. Macdonald

Background imageBilqis Collection: Norwegian Tapestry from Gudbrandsdal, dated 1620s

Norwegian Tapestry from Gudbrandsdal, dated 1620s. Solomon and Sheba. (Lettering at top appears reversed). At Museum of Applied Arts, Oslo



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Behold the legendary Queen of Sheba, a monarch of unparalleled wisdom and beauty, as depicted in various manuscript illuminations and artworks throughout history. From her regal throne in the epic Shahname by Ferdowsi, to her meeting with King Solomon in the 16th century, her story has captivated artists and audiences alike. In these masterpieces, we see Bilqis presenting her priceless gifts to Solomon, enthroned in grandeur, and even making her historic visit to his court. The tale of their encounter, filled with intrigue and wonder, continues to inspire awe and admiration through the ages.