Goddess of Chaste Love
The Met
Artist: Francesco di Giorgio Martini(Italian, Siena 1439–1501 Siena)
Date: 1468–75
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Tempera and gold on wood
Dimensions: 15 1/2 x 17 1/4 in. (39.4 x 43.8 cm)
Credit Line: Marquand Fund, 1920
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A blonde woman on an ornate golden chariot pulled by griffins, surrounded by other women
Detailed Description
The painting depicts a central group of figures on an ornate chariot set against a dark, mountainous landscape. In the center, a woman with long, wavy blonde hair is seated on a large, golden, goblet-shaped pedestal. She wears a dark dress with a light, intricate pattern and is positioned under a golden canopy supported by two slender columns. This pedestal rests on a rectangular, golden chariot, richly decorated with carved patterns and featuring four visible wheels. Numerous other women with similar blonde hair and dark dresses surround the chariot, forming a dense crowd. They stand on either side and behind the central figure, mostly looking towards her. To the right, two golden griffins with prominent wings and lion-like bodies pull the chariot. Another golden griffin stands to the left of the chariot. The background features a rugged, dark green and brown mountainous landscape with sparse trees and rocky outcrops. A lighter, somewhat cloudy sky is visible above the distant peaks. The overall color palette is dominated by dark, earthy tones, contrasted with the bright gold of the chariot, pedestal, canopy, and griffins, and the lighter skin and hair of the figures. The composition is tightly packed, with the figures filling much of the lower and middle ground.
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