Fides
1666
oil
From the collection of Groeningemuseum
1666
oil
From the collection of Groeningemuseum
This painting shows a woman in a long, flowing robe, holding a chalice in one hand and a staff in the other. She is standing in front of a landscape with trees and a cloudy sky. The woman's robe is draped elegantly around her body, and her hair is long and loose. The chalice and staff she holds are symbols of her faith. The landscape behind her is serene and peaceful, with a few trees and a cloudy sky. The artist, Erasmus Quellinus II, used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and volume in the painting.
