Artwork
The chastity
The chastity is a paint painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Giacomo Raibolini. It dates from 1518 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
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Overview
The Chastity is a 1518 allegorical painting by Giacomo Raibolini, also known as Giacomo Francia, executed in paint on canvas.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman in a white dress holding a feather and a mirror, symbolizing chastity. The mirror reflects a grid-patterned window, adding a layer of depth to the scene.
Technique & Style
Raibolini's work is characterized by its early Baroque Italian style. The transparent white dress and the detailed reflection in the mirror showcase the artist's skill with paint.
History & Provenance
Giacomo Raibolini, born in 1484 in Bologna, was trained by his father Francesco Raibolini. After his father's death in 1517, Giacomo and his brother Giulio took over the family workshop, producing altarpieces and other works.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Giacomo Raibolini (1484 – 3 January 1557), also called Giacomo Francia or Jacopo Francia, was an Italian painter and engraver of the Renaissance period.
