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Lucretia, by Unknown, unspecified, 1532

Lucretia

Unknown

1532

unspecified

From the collection of Clark Art Institute

Dominant colour

Overview

Lucretia is a 1532 unspecified by Unknown, a Mannerism work, held at Clark Art Institute.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1532 · Mannerism
Where can I see it?
Clark Art Institute

About this work

The painting depicts a woman in a white dress, with her right hand on her chest and her left hand holding a sword. She wears a white head covering and sits on a dark surface, with a sword and belt lying in front of her. The background is dark, and the overall mood is somber. The woman's facial expression is serious, and her posture suggests a sense of determination or resolve. The sword and belt in front of her add to the sense of drama and tension in the scene. The painting is a striking example of chiaroscuro, with strong contrasts between light and dark that create a sense of depth and volume.

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