Judge — November 26, 1927 — page 10: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "Solomon Comes Home Unexpectedly" This satirical illustration depicts a chaotic domestic scene titled "Solomon Comes Home Unexpectedly." The cartoon shows a grand classical building (likely representing a government or institutional seat of power) with figures fleeing in disorder—some descending stairs, others appearing distressed or airborne. In the foreground, figures in a boat react with alarm. The satire appears to reference the biblical King Solomon, known for wisdom and judgment, returning to find disorder or misconduct among those responsible for governance in his absence. The "unexpected" return suggests surprise discovery of wrongdoing or mismanagement. The specific political or social scandal referenced is unclear without additional historical context, but the elaborate architecture and dramatic composition indicate this critiques high-level institutional corruption or negligence during someone's absence from authority.