Artwork
Confidence
Confidence is a tempera painting by Bartolomeo Neroni. It dates from 1548 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Confidence is a tempera painting created by Bartolomeo Neroni, a Sienese artist, around 1548. The work is now held in the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene woman in an orange robe, barefoot on rocky ground, holding a model ship. Her calm expression and pose convey quiet confidence. The surrounding landscape, with trees and water, adds to the tranquil atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Neroni's use of tempera achieves a sense of depth and texture, with smoothly blended colors. The interplay of light and shadow enhances the painting's warm and peaceful mood.
Artist & collection
Artist
Bartolomeo Neroni, also known as Il Riccio or Riccio Sanese (c.1505–1571) was an Italian painter, sculptor, architect and engineer of the Sienese School. He was born and died in Siena.
