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The Triumph of Painting

Unknown

1675

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Galleries Scotland

Flemish Baroque painting Baroque Allegory

Dominant colour

The Triumph of Painting is a 1675 oil by Unknown, a Flemish Baroque painting work, held at National Galleries Scotland.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1675 · Flemish Baroque painting
Where can I see it?: National Galleries Scotland

About this work

The painting is called The Triumph of Painting. It was made in 1675 using oil paint. The artist chose to create an allegory, which is a type of painting that uses symbols to convey meaning. This painting is interesting because it represents a specific theme, and allegories often require some thought to understand. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique of glazing.