Artwork
Britomart Redeems Faire Amoret
Britomart Redeems Faire Amoret is an oil painting by the British Romanticist artist William Etty. It dates from 1833 and is held in the collection of the Tate.
About this work
Overview
Britomart Redeems Faire Amoret is an oil painting on canvas by William Etty, first exhibited in 1833, now part of the collection at Tate Britain.
Subject & Meaning
The painting illustrates the virtues of honour and chastity through a scene from Edmund Spenser's The Faerie Queene, where the warrior Britomart defeats the magician Busirane to free the captive Amoret.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work reflects Etty's preference for a less graphic representation of violence, as evidenced by his depiction of Amoret as unharmed, deviating from Spenser's original narrative.
History & Provenance
First shown publicly in 1833, the painting is currently housed at Tate Britain, with its creation attributed to English artist William Etty.
Artist & collection
Artist
William Etty (10 March 1787 – 13 November 1849) was an English artist best known for his historical paintings containing nude figures.
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