1666
oil
canvas
From the collection of Groeningemuseum
Fortitudo is a 1666 oil by Erasmus Quellinus II, a Flemish Baroque painting work, held at Groeningemuseum.
The painting depicts a woman in a flowing white robe, standing in front of a dark background. She is holding a column in her left hand and has her right hand resting on a ledge. The woman's face is serene, and her gaze is directed downward. The woman's attire and the column she holds suggest that she may be representing strength or fortitude. The dark background and the woman's pose create a sense of solemnity and contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about the use of chiaroscuro in art, you might want to explore the works of artists who have mastered this technique.
Erasmus Quellinus the Younger or Erasmus Quellinus II (November 19, 1607 – November 11, 1678) was a Flemish painter, engraver, draughtsman and tapestry designer who worked in various genres including history, portrait, allegorical, battle and animal paintings.
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