1652
unspecified
From the collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
Dominant colour
Moderation is a 1652 unspecified by Erasmus Quellinus II, held at Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
This painting shows a woman standing on a pedestal, with her right arm crossed over her chest and her left arm at her side. She is wearing a draped cloth that covers her shoulders and body, and her hair is pulled back. The pedestal has an inscription on it, but it is not clear what it says. The woman's expression is calm and serene, and her pose suggests a sense of quiet contemplation. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth, adds to the overall mood of the painting. The painting is a beautiful example of a nude, and its use of chiaroscuro and composition creates a sense of intimacy and quiet reflection. If you're interested in learning more about this technique, you might want to look into the work of artist Erasmus Quellinus II.
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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