H Beard Print Collection
1750
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1750
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
H Beard Print Collection is a 1750 by Pietro Antonio Novelli, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
The painting shows two rows of women, with six standing and wearing veils in the top row. The women in the top row seem to be mourning, while the ones at the bottom are lying next to urns. This suggests a scene of loss or grief. The use of veils and urns adds a sense of solemnity to the scene, and to learn more about this style, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
