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Untitled, by Unknown, paint, 1710

Untitled

Unknown

1710

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1710 paint by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1710 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting depicts two men standing in front of a tree with thin branches and leaves. The man on the left is dressed in a long red coat with a white sash, a red hat, and a black beaded necklace. He is holding a small box in his right hand and gesturing with his left. The man on the right wears a white robe with a brown sash and a red hat. He is reaching out to touch the tree. The background of the painting is a light blue color, and there is a small black bird flying in the top-left corner. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of serenity and contemplation. The painting is a beautiful example of Baroque art, with its use of rich colors and intricate details. To learn more about this style, look up the Baroque movement.

The story of this work

Overview

The painting is an opaque watercolor on paper from 1710, depicting a prince in red robes and cap engaged in conversation with a boy beneath a sapling, the prince’s white belt featuring gold detailing at its end.

Read the full account in the museum source.

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