Confidence

Confidence

Bartolomeo Neroni

1548

tempera

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a woman in a flowing orange robe, standing barefoot on a rocky ground. She is holding a model ship in her hands, with the sails and rigging visible. The background is a serene landscape with trees and a body of water, possibly a lake or a river. The woman's expression is calm and contemplative, and her pose suggests a sense of quiet confidence. The use of tempera as the medium gives the painting a sense of depth and texture, with the colors blending smoothly together. The artist's use of light and shadow adds to the overall mood of the painting, creating a sense of warmth and tranquility. The painting invites the viewer to step into its peaceful world, and to explore the emotions and thoughts that it evokes. Explore more works by artist Bartolomeo Neroni.

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