1762
oil
canvas
From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden
Allegory Ex Arduis Immortalitas is a 1762 oil by Bernardo Bellotto, a Rococo painting work, held at Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.
The painting "Allegory Ex Arduis Immortalitas" by Bernardo Bellotto depicts a regal scene. A man in a lavish, gold-trimmed robe and crown stands behind a young knight, who is dressed in armor and a green cape. The knight holds up a small object in his right hand, while the older man grasps a long, thin object with both hands. In the background, a stone archway with an inscription is visible, along with a dog sitting in front of it. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and contrast, drawing the viewer's attention to the central figures. The level of detail in the clothing and architecture suggests a high level of craftsmanship. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up the technique.
Bernardo Bellotto, was an Italian urban landscape painter or vedutista, and printmaker in etching famous for his vedute of European cities – Dresden, Vienna, Turin, and Warsaw.
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