Artwork
Triumph of chastity
Triumph of chastity is a paint painting by the Early Renaissance artist Unknown. It dates from 1450 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
About this work
Overview
The painting 'Triumph of Chastity' is a work of art created using paint. It is a visual representation that features a central figure surrounded by others and an animal, set against a natural backdrop.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts a woman standing on a pedestal, haloed and robed, amidst a group of similarly attired figures and a decorated horse. The serene atmosphere and the woman's central position suggest she is the subject of the composition, possibly symbolizing a virtue or moral quality.
Technique & Style
The painting's calm and serene atmosphere is achieved through the depiction of a tranquil outdoor setting, with trees and mountains in the background. The use of robes and decorative elements on the horse adds to the overall sense of dignity and composure.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
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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
Julius Caesar before his assassination
The Reception of Helen at Troy by Priam and Hecuba
The Embarkation of Helen for Cythera
Phaeton Driving the Chariot of Phoebus
Madonna and Child with Angels Carrying Candlesticks
Phaeton Driving the Chariot of Phoebus
Paradise
Incoronation of Mary
desco da parto con il trionfo dell'amore
Tarquinius Priscus Entering Rome