Artwork
Tiberius Gracchus
Tiberius Gracchus is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Master of the Griselda Legend. It is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest.
About this work
Overview
Tiberius Gracchus is an oil painting created in 1497 by the Master of the Griselda Legend. It is housed at the Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman, likely misidentified as Tiberius Gracchus, standing on a pedestal with symbolic objects. She holds a staff and cloth, with a snake at her feet and cherubs carved into the pedestal, suggesting a complex allegorical or mythological meaning.
Technique & Style
The work features a serene atmosphere, with the subject set against a detailed landscape background. The level of detail in the woman's clothing and the carved pedestal indicates a high level of craftsmanship.
Artist & collection
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