"L'Amour conjugal". A Young Woman with two Doves. An Allegory of Conjugal Love

1741

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

"L'Amour conjugal". A Young Woman with two Doves. An Allegory of Conjugal Love is a 1741 by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1741 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This photo shows a woman in a soft, light-colored dress holding two doves close to her chest. Her hair is pulled back, and she looks down with a quiet, gentle expression. The background is dark, making her face and the birds stand out. The doves and her calm pose hint at a deeper meaning—this isn’t just a portrait. The artist used light and shadow to focus on her face and hands, making them feel almost three-dimensional. Next, check out *chiaroscuro* to see how this technique works.