Ferdinand II, 1810–1859 Bourbon King of Two Sicilies

Geskel Salomon

Mid- to Late 19th Century

Portrait painting of soldier in decorated uniform.
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Geskel Salomon

1821–1902

Born and raised in Denmark, Geskel Salomon attended the Royal Swedish Academy of Arts and settled in Sweden. Known for his portraits, he also painted historical events and genre pictures. An observant Jew, Salomon painted scenes of Jewish religious practices in Scandinavia, including Lighting the Sabbath Candles (1900). He also published books on the Venus de Milo and the Apollo Belvedere. Salomon became a member of the Academy in 1872.

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