Artwork
Portret van Cornélie-Brigitte-Cécile de Witte, echtgenote van kolonel François Collin als Minerva
Portret van Cornélie-Brigitte-Cécile de Witte, echtgenote van kolonel François Collin als Minerva is an oil painting by the Realist artist Unknown. It dates from 1800 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium. This oil painting portrays a woman dressed as Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom and war.
About this work
Overview
This oil painting portrays a woman dressed as Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom and war.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is Cornélie-Brigitte-Cécile de Witte, wife of Colonel François Collin, depicted with attributes of Minerva, including a spear and gold crown, conveying a sense of regality and importance.
Technique & Style
The artist employs chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume, as seen in the woman's white dress against the dark background and red curtain.
Artist & collection
Museum
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
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