The Temple of the Liberal Arts, with the City of Bern and Minerva
1790
unspecified
From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art
1790
unspecified
From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art
This painting shows a classical scene with many people in ancient Greek or Roman clothing. They are gathered around a large statue of a woman, possibly a goddess, in a grand building with tall columns. The people are dressed in various colors, with some in white, gold, blue, and red. In the foreground, a man in a red robe is pointing at the statue, while others look on. Some people are standing, while others are seated or kneeling. The background of the painting is dark, with the columns and the statue standing out in the light. The use of light and shadow in this painting is reminiscent of the chiaroscuro technique.
