Lady Godiva

Lady Godiva

Jozef Van Lerius

1870

oil

From the collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp

About this work

This painting depicts a woman standing on a stone step, gazing out at a distant cityscape. She is nude, with long, braided hair and a green and black cloth draped over her left shoulder and around her waist. Her right arm is outstretched, while her left hand rests on her chest. The background features a red stone wall adorned with intricate carvings, as well as a white horse visible through an archway. The woman's pose and expression convey a sense of contemplation and introspection. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. To learn more about the artist behind this work, explore the paintings of Jozef Van Lerius.

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