Nobility Holding a Statue of Athena
1718
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1718
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
This painting features a woman in a red dress with a white lace bodice, wearing a gold shawl and holding a statue of Athena. She has a blue ribbon around her neck and is adorned with gold jewelry. The woman's hair is styled in an updo, and she holds a spear in her left hand. The woman's attire and the statue she holds suggest a sense of nobility and strength. The use of gold and red colors adds to the overall sense of grandeur and importance. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to explore the works of Giovanni Antonio Pellegrini.
