Artwork
Head of a sea goddess
Head of a sea goddess is a paint painting by Frans Floris. It dates from 1554 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
About this work
Overview
Head of a sea goddess is a painting by Frans Floris, created around 1554, and is now held at the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman's head in profile, facing left, adorned with a leafy crown and veil, suggesting a sea goddess or mythological figure.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates depth and dimensionality, with the subject's features emerging from shadows, and the contrast between light and dark tones rendering her skin and hair in soft, pale and rich, dark tones respectively.
Artist & collection
Artist
Frans Floris, Frans Floris the Elder or Frans Floris de Vriendt (17 April 1519 – 1 October 1570) was a Flemish painter, draughtsman, print artist and tapestry designer.
