Artwork

Trifacial Trinity

Trifacial Trinity, by Unknown, oil, 1750
Trifacial Trinity, by Unknown, oil, 1750

Trifacial Trinity is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Lima Art Museum.

About this work

Overview

The Trifacial Trinity is an oil painting depicting a central figure surrounded by smaller attendant figures. The work is characterized by its warm, earthy tones and soft lighting.

Subject & Meaning

The central figure, likely a religious icon, is dressed in ornate attire and holds a triangular object. The surrounding figures, each with a halo, hold books or quills, suggesting a scene of reverence or veneration.

Technique & Style

The painting's use of warm colors and soft lighting creates a serene atmosphere, drawing attention to the central figure. The artist's rendering of clouds and a subtle glow adds to the sense of reverence.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

Lima Art Museum

Museum

Lima Art Museum

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