Pharoah's Daughter, after Palma il Giovane
1739
oil
canvas
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
1739
oil
canvas
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
Pharoah's Daughter, after Palma il Giovane is a 1739 oil by Giovanni Antonio Guardi, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.
This painting depicts a woman in a dark, ornate dress with a gold brooch and a crown on her head. She is shown from the chest up, with her head tilted slightly to the right. The background is dark, which makes her face and clothing stand out. The woman's face is painted in a realistic style, with attention to detail in her features and expression. Her dress is decorated with intricate patterns and designs, which add to the overall sense of luxury and opulence. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a dramatic effect, with the contrast between light and dark drawing the viewer's eye to the woman's face and clothing.
Giovanni Antonio Guardi, also known as Gianantonio Guardi, was an Italian painter and nobleman. Guardi was one of the founders of the Venetian Academy in 1756.
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