Artwork
Allegory of the silversmith's trade
Allegory of the silversmith's trade is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Matthias de Visch. It dates from 1758 and is held in the collection of the Groeningemuseum.
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Overview
Allegory of the silversmith's trade is a 1758 oil painting by Matthias de Visch, a Flemish artist known for history paintings and portraits.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts putti, or winged baby figures, surrounding symbols of the silversmith's craft, including silverware and a coat of arms, likely representing the trade's emblem or pride.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by its use of chiaroscuro, a lighting technique that creates three-dimensional effects through strong contrasts between light and dark, and is executed in the rococo style.
History & Provenance
The painting is held in the collection of the Groeningemuseum.
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Artist
Matthias de Visch or Matthijs de Visch (22 March 1701 in Reninge – 23 April 1765 in Bruges) was a Flemish painter of history paintings and portraits.
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