Artwork

Et billedgalleri med en kunstner, der maler en kvinde og en pige. Allegori over malerkunsten

Et billedgalleri med en kunstner, der maler en kvinde og en pige. Allegori over malerkunsten is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Gillis van Tilborgh. It dates from 1660 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

This 1660 oil painting by Gillis van Tilborgh depicts an artist at work in a gallery filled with various artworks, allegorizing the art of painting.

Subject & Meaning

The scene shows an artist painting a seated woman and child, surrounded by diverse paintings, including landscapes, portraits, and still lifes, symbolizing the breadth of artistic expression.

Technique & Style

Tilborgh's work exemplifies the Flemish tradition of depicting art collections and genre scenes, showcasing his skill in rendering complex compositions and varied textures.

History & Provenance

Created during the Dutch Golden Age, the painting is now held in the Statens Museum for Kunst, reflecting Tilborgh's significance as a painter and curator, having managed the Habsburg Netherlands' picture collection.

Artist & collection

Artist

Gillis van Tilborgh

Gillis van Tilborgh or Gillis van Tilborch (c. 1625 – c. 1678) was a Flemish painter who worked in various genres including portraits, 'low-life' and elegant genre paintings and paintings of picture galleries. He became…