1856
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
Hudibras and Ralph Visiting the Astrologer (from Butler's 'Hudibras') is a 1856 oil by William Fettes Douglas, a British Romanticism work, held at National Galleries Scotland.
This painting depicts a dimly lit room with a man sitting at a desk, surrounded by papers and books. He is dressed in dark attire, with a red hat on his head. In the background, two men stand near a window, one wearing a black hat and the other a yellow shirt. The room is cluttered with various objects, including a red container on a shelf and a sword hanging on the wall. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet contemplation, with the man at the desk appearing to be deeply engrossed in his work. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure.
Sir William Fettes Douglas (1822–1891) was a Scottish painter and art connoisseur, rising to be President of the Royal Scottish Academy.
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