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Bildnis einer Dame als Venus

Pierre Gobert

1712

unspecified

From the collection of Bavarian State Painting Collections

Allegory

Dominant colour

Bildnis einer Dame als Venus is a 1712 unspecified by Pierre Gobert, held at Bavarian State Painting Collections.

Who painted this?: Pierre Gobert
When & what style?: 1712
Where can I see it?: Bavarian State Painting Collections

About this work

This painting depicts a woman in a blue dress with a gold corset, accompanied by a younger woman in a green dress and a cherub. The woman in blue holds a white bird, while the cherub grasps a bow and arrow. The scene is set against a backdrop of drapery and a distant landscape. The painting's colors are muted, with the blue and green dresses standing out against the more subdued tones of the background. The woman's face is serene, while the cherub appears playful. The artist's use of chiaroscuro adds depth to the scene, creating a sense of volume and texture. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, inviting the viewer to step into the tranquil world of the painting. For more on the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up Pierre Gobert.