1857
oil
canvas
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
'Fiammingo' (François Duquesnoy) (1597–1643) (design for a mosaic in the Victoria and Albert Museum) is a 1857 oil by Edward Matthew Ward, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a man in 17th-century clothing, standing with his back to the viewer. He wears a dark jacket and breeches, with a white shirt and a cloak over his shoulder. His right arm is bent, and his hand rests on a pedestal, which supports a sculpture of a woman's head. The background is a mosaic pattern, with small squares in shades of gray and white. The man's face is turned slightly to the side, and his expression is serious. The sculpture on the pedestal appears to be a classical bust, with intricate details and textures. The overall mood of the painting is somber and contemplative. To learn more about the artist behind this work, look up Edward Matthew Ward.
Edward Matthew Ward, , (14 July 1816 – 15 January 1879) was a British painter who specialised in historical genre.
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