Artwork
Lucretia Stabbing herself
Lucretia Stabbing herself is an oil painting by Unknown. It is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.
About this work
Overview
The painting 'Lucretia Stabbing herself' is an oil painting depicting a dramatic scene. It features a woman in a blue dress with a dagger, set against a dark background.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a woman, identified by her attire and action as Lucretia, a figure from ancient Roman history known for stabbing herself after being raped. Her calm expression and upward gaze convey a sense of resolve and tragic determination.
Technique & Style
The artist has used chiaroscuro, with a dark background contrasting with the figure, to focus attention on Lucretia. The use of oil paint allows for detailed rendering of textures, such as the fabrics of her clothing and the metal of her jewelry.
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
