1646
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Triumph of Painting on Parnassus is a 1646 ink by Pietro Testa, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a lively scene with many figures, some clothed and others not. In the center, a woman in a long robe stands on a chariot, holding a large piece of cloth. The chariot is pulled by two horses and has a large wheel in front. Around the chariot are many people, some playing instruments, others holding objects or talking to each other. The background is full of trees and a building with columns. In the lower right corner, there is a piece of paper with writing on it. The overall mood of the painting is one of celebration and joy. If you're interested in learning more about the style of this painting, you might want to explore the Baroque movement.
Pietro Testa (1612 – 1 March 1650) was an Italian High Baroque artist active in Rome.
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