Queen of ShebaJosé María Sert

This 1925 mural detail by José María Sert depicts the Queen of Sheba’s departure to meet King Solomon. She is seated in a nacred conch shell on a crouching white elephant, embodying regal elegance. A young reader at her feet entertains her during the journey. Sert, a prominent figure of the Roaring Twenties, showcases the opulent Art Deco style, reflecting the era’s fascination with exoticism and grandeur.