Artwork
Fides
Fides is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Erasmus Quellinus II. It dates from 1666 and is held in the collection of the Groeningemuseum.
About this work
Overview
Fides is a 1666 oil painting by Erasmus Quellinus II, a Flemish Baroque artist. It is part of the Groeningemuseum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman in a flowing robe holding a chalice and staff, symbolizing her faith. She stands before a serene landscape with trees and a cloudy sky.
Technique & Style
Quellinus employed chiaroscuro to create depth and volume in the painting. The woman's elegantly draped robe and loose hair are characteristic of his skillful rendering of figures.
History & Provenance
Quellinus was a pupil of Peter Paul Rubens and worked across multiple genres, including history and allegorical paintings.
Artist & collection
Artist
Erasmus Quellinus the Younger or Erasmus Quellinus II (November 19, 1607 – November 11, 1678) was a Flemish painter, engraver, draughtsman and tapestry designer who worked in various genres including history, portrait, allegorical, battle…
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