1668
oil
canvas
From the collection of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
An Allegory of the Senses is a 1668 oil by Gerard de Lairesse, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
This painting shows a woman and three children in a garden setting. The woman is holding a mirror and a flower, while the children are playing with various objects, including a bow and arrow, a flower, and a mirror. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and a building, with a statue of a cherub in the corner. The painting is rich in detail, with intricate textures and colors that add depth and dimension to the scene. The use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye into the painting. If you're interested in learning more about this painting, you might want to look up the artist, Gerard de Lairesse.
Gerard or Gérard (de) Lairesse (French pronunciation: ; 11 September 1641 – June 1711) was a Dutch Golden Age painter and art theorist.
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