Artwork
Lucretia
Lucretia is an unspecified painting by the Mannerist artist Unknown. It dates from 1532 and is held in the collection of the Clark Art Institute.
About this work
Overview
The painting Lucretia is a somber depiction of a woman in a white dress, seated on a dark surface with a sword and belt before her.
Subject & Meaning
The woman's serious expression and resolute posture, combined with the sword she holds, convey a sense of determination and drama, suggesting a narrative of significance.
Technique & Style
The artwork showcases a striking use of chiaroscuro, with strong contrasts between light and dark that create a sense of depth and volume, emphasizing the subject's form and mood.
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
