Artwork
The Parting of King Robert and Bertha
The Parting of King Robert and Bertha is an oil painting by Jean-Paul Laurens. It dates from 1892 and is held in the collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Parting of King Robert and Bertha is a history painting executed in oil paint by French artist Jean-Paul Laurens in 1892.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a scene involving Robert II of France and Bertha of Burgundy, historical figures from the medieval period.
Technique & Style
Laurens worked within the French Academic tradition, a style characterized by its emphasis on historical and classical subjects, as well as meticulous attention to detail and realism.
History & Provenance
The painting is now part of the Philadelphia Museum of Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jean-Paul Laurens (French pronunciation: ; 28 March 1838 – 23 March 1921) was a romanticist French painter and sculptor, and he is one of the last major exponents of the French Academic style.
