Artwork
Retfærdigheden
Retfærdigheden is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Retfærdigheden (c. 1750) is a black-and-white photograph by 756_person, housed at the Museum of Ethnography. It depicts a serene scene of a woman seated on a large bird, conveying balance and serenity.
Subject & Meaning
The image features a barefoot woman in a flowing robe, seated on the back of a bird (likely a goose or swan), holding a scale and adjusting its balance. Her calm, downward gaze and the poised composition symbolize equilibrium and justice, as suggested by the title.
Technique & Style
The photograph employs strong chiaroscuro, characteristic of 756_person's work, with a dark background accentuating the central figures. The woman's attire and the bird's details are rendered in nuanced tones, enhancing the overall sense of calm.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1750 by 756_person, Retfærdigheden is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography. Further historical context or provenance details are not provided.
Context
While the exact context of creation is unclear, the piece reflects 756_person's known aesthetic, which often explores themes of balance and serenity through juxtaposed elements (human and animal, light and dark).
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
