Allegorical Portrait of Pierre Buirette de Belloy
1767
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Louis-Simon Lempereur
Louis-Simon Lempereur (1773–1773) was an artist.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Allegorical Portrait of Pierre Buirette de Belloy is a 1767 ink by Louis-Simon Lempereur, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching on laid paper, dated 1767, presents a striking scene. In the foreground, a woman in flowing robes stands beside a man with a laurel wreath on his head, while a cherub lies at their feet. The background features a dramatic sky with clouds and a distant landscape. The image is rich in symbolism, with the woman possibly representing an allegory of wisdom or virtue. The cherub adds a sense of innocence and purity to the scene. To learn more about the Baroque movement, which influenced this artwork, explore the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
Louis-Simon Lempereur (1773–1773) was an artist.
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