Artwork
Angelica and Medoro
Angelica and Medoro is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Lorenzo Lippi. It dates from 1633 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.
About this work
Overview
Angelica and Medoro is an oil painting by Lorenzo Lippi, created in 1633. It is part of the collection at the National Gallery of Ireland.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a scene with two main figures: a standing woman in a red dress and a reclining man, shirtless and wearing blue pants. A cherub is present in the background. The figures are likely Angelica and Medoro, characters from literary sources, with their interaction suggesting a narrative.
Technique & Style
The work is executed in oil paint, with attention to the depiction of fabrics, such as the woman's red dress with white sleeves and the man's blue pants. The scene is set within a landscape, with trees and hills visible in the distance.
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