Portrait of a Lady as the Goddess Diana

Godfried Schalcken

Created:

Movement:

unknown

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key Notes:

Mythological Allusion, Chiaroscuro Technique

Dimensions:

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Master

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story of the work:

"Portrait of a Lady as the Goddess Diana," created by Godfried Schalcken in the late 17th century, exemplifies the artist's mastery of chiaroscuro and his ability to blend portraiture with mythological themes. The painting reflects the cultural context of the Dutch Golden Age, where the representation of women in art often intertwined with classical allegories, thereby enhancing the subject's status and virtue.

Description of the work:

"Portrait of a Lady as the Goddess Diana" by Godfried Schalcken features a female figure adorned in a flowing white gown, embodying the Roman goddess of the hunt. The composition is characterized by a soft chiaroscuro effect, highlighting the subject's serene expression and the intricate details of her attire, while the background remains subtly muted to enhance the figure's prominence.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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