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Allegory Arts personification Painting stands
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Allegory Arts personification Painting stands
Allegory of the Arts, Allegory of the Arts. The personification of Painting stands in front of a painting on a pedestal, on the right is Music. Two putti with a mask play at the bottom left. From a series of five allegories, painted in grisaille between 1675 and 1683 for the Messina house of Philips de Flines on Herengracht, Musica (quadrivium), Musica (Ripa), Pictura, symbolic representations, allegories and emblems, painting, Pittura (Ripa), Philips de Flines, Gerard de Lairesse, Northern Netherlands, 1675 - 1683, canvas, oil paint (paint), h 289 cm × w 128 cm d 7 cm
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1675 1683 Allegories Allegory Bottom Left Emblems Front Gerard De Lairesse Grisaille Herengracht Music Northern Netherlands Painted Pedestal Personification Pictura Quadrivium Ripa Symbolic Representations Two Putti Musica Oil Paint Pittura
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This print showcases the mesmerizing "Allegory of the Arts" painting, a true masterpiece personifying various art forms. Standing proudly in front of a magnificent painting on a pedestal is the personification of Painting itself, exuding grace and creativity. On the right side, we find Music, another embodiment of artistic expression. Adding to the enchantment of this scene are two adorable putti playfully engaging with a mask at the bottom left corner. Their innocent mischief adds an element of whimsy to this profound allegorical composition. Originally painted between 1675 and 1683 for Philips de Flines' residence on Herengracht in Messina, these five allegories were executed in grisaille technique. Each artwork within this series represents symbolic representations and emblems associated with different art forms such as music and painting. Created by Gerard de Lairesse in Northern Netherlands during that period, this particular piece measures approximately 289 cm in height by 128 cm in width with a depth of 7 cm. Crafted using oil paint on canvas, it exemplifies Lairesse's exceptional talent for capturing both beauty and meaning through his brushstrokes. The Liszt Collection has preserved this extraordinary photograph print which allows us to appreciate the intricate details and symbolism embedded within "Allegory Arts personification Painting stands. "
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