STONE SCULPTURE
« KING SOLOMON »
with a masonic ornament representing
a square and compass
a square and compass
(France, 19th c.)
Magos Foundation Collection
Solomon, shĕlōmōh in Hebrew, is a character in the Bible. He is presented there as a prophet and king of Israel renowned for his wealth and wisdom. He appears in the Quran as a prophet and king under the name of Sulayman.