Follower of Theodor van Thulden (1606-1669), 'The Judgement of Salomon', 17thC, oil on panel, 88 x 120 cmThe label to the back refers to Theodor van Thulden, of whom a similar work, painted on copper, is known. Peter Paul Rubens was an important inspiration for the work by Van Thulden. The great Baroque master also has a similarposition to the present work. The original piece by Rubens' hand was destroyed in Brussels in 1695 due to a bombardment by the French army. Another version is now part of the collection of the National Gallery of Copenhagen.