Wisdom or Nobility
1746
oil
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
1746
oil
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
This painting depicts a woman sitting in a chair, wearing a crown and holding a cloth in her right hand. She is dressed in a long, flowing robe with a red bodice and a white, draped top. Her left arm rests on the arm of the chair, and she looks down at a boy kneeling beside her, who is holding a round object. The woman's attire and the boy's posture suggest a scene of teaching or guidance. The use of oil paint and the style of the painting are reminiscent of 18th-century Italian art. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore his works at the Fitzwilliam Museum.
