Salvador Dalí (1904-1989), Le Retour de la Sulamite ( Turn around Sulamite) from the Song of Songs of Solomon 1971 series.

Etching, dry needle, with hand-applied gilding, Arches paper, dimensions: 58 x 37 cm , framed in gold, one of 12 etchings from the Song of Solomon portfolio. Issued in 1971, published by Leon Amiel, New York. Limited edition, numbered by hand in pencil 102/250, signed in pencil by the Author p.d.References:-catalogue raisonné of Michler and Löpsinger (Ralf Michler and Lutz W. Löpsinger, "Salvador Dalí: Catalogue Raisonné of Etchings and Mixed-Media Prints 1924-1980," Prestel, Munich - New York 1995)- Field's catalog (Albert Field, "The Official Catalog of the Graphic Works of Salvador Dalí"), this series is numbered Field 71-17.Dalí, as an icon of Surrealism, brought his distinctive dreamlike aesthetic to this work, combining biblical inspirations with fantastic elements. The work depicts ethereal figures with soft golden accents, which gives the work a mystical and romantic feel, in keeping with the theme of "Song of Songs."Salvador Dali's work "Le Retour de la Sulamite" (The Return of the Sulamite) refers to the Song of Songs (Song of Songs) 6:13 (in some editions 7:1).The image depicts the return of the Shulamite, which is described as a "dance of two armies." This particular verse from the Song of Songs is crucial to understanding the title and theme of Dalí's work, as it directly alludes to the return of the Shulamite woman and her captivating beauty.The Song of Songs is a book of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. It is a collection of poems and songs that explore the nature of love and courtship. The Shulamite woman is the central figure in the text, representing the beloved. Dalí, known for his deep interest in spirituality, mysticism and classical themes, often drew inspiration from religious texts and mythology to create his surreal masterpieces.