Artwork
Allegory of Christian Faith
Allegory of Christian Faith is a photography by the Romanticist artist Unknown artist. It is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
The Allegory of Christian Faith is a photograph created in 1830 by Xun Xu, a Chinese artist and official. It is an allegorical work held in the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts a woman in classical attire holding a small book, symbolizing Christian faith. The setting includes a painted landscape and some objects, creating a symbolic atmosphere.
Technique & Style
The photograph is in black and white, with the subject highlighted through the use of lighting against a backdrop of a painted landscape. The style is reminiscent of Romanticism, which emphasized emotion and historical references.
History & Provenance
Xun Xu, from the influential Xun family during the late Three Kingdoms and early Jin dynasty, created this work in 1830, a time when photography was emerging.
Artist & collection
Artist
Xun Xu (c. 221 – 289), courtesy name Gongzeng, was a Chinese musician, painter, politician, and writer who lived during the late Three Kingdoms period and early Jin dynasty of China. Born in the influential Xun family,…
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