Artwork
An astrologer
An astrologer is a paint painting by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1805 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This painting is part of a series depicting various occupations and is titled 'An astrologer'. It shows a man and woman standing together outdoors.
Subject & Meaning
The figures are identified by an inscription as a masalchi, or torch-bearer, and his wife. The scene is set against a simple background of palm trees and sky, emphasizing the couple.
Technique & Style
The painting features a straightforward composition with a limited color palette dominated by white, red, and earthy tones. The clothing is rendered in simple, clean lines, suggesting a focus on the figures and their occupation.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
