"Allegory of the Arts"
Charles-André Van Loo (Nice 1705 - Paris 1765)
Oil on panel
Gilded frame
Panel 60 x 42 cm
Frame 77 x 59 cm
Excellent condition
A magnificent painting, very refined and of great charm, with a rare subject rich in references to the noble art of theater, music, and literature.
A splendid female figure with a laurel wreath on her head sits reclining, surrounded by musical putti, among whom the closest one points with a finger to a mask.
The symbolism of the Arts is further represented by an imposing library on the left side of the scene and a theater stage on the right.
At the feet of the protagonist figure, the detail of an open book with a comedy by Molière can be seen.
The exceptional pictorial quality of this oil on panel leads us to place it directly in the catalog of the French master Charles-André Van Loo (Nice 1705 - Paris 1765), a member of a large family of excellent painters of Dutch origin.
His delicate female portraits were highly appreciated, but he distinguished himself particularly for his historical, mythological, and allegorical works, as can be seen in this very fine painting on panel which exemplifies the characteristics of his painting.
A certificate of authenticity will be issued in accordance with the law.
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All images of the work are published on the private website. Link:
https://www.antichitaischia.it/it/prodotto/allegoria-delle-arti-
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