Allegory of the Catholic Faith
The Met
Artist: Johannes Vermeer(Dutch, Delft 1632–1675 Delft)
Date: ca. 1670–72
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 45 x 35 in. (114.3 x 88.9 cm)
Credit Line: The Friedsam Collection, Bequest of Michael Friedsam, 1931
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A woman in blue and white seated by a table, a crucifix, and a large painting
Detailed Description
The painting depicts an indoor scene with a woman seated in the center-right, facing left. A large, colorful tapestry hangs on the left, partially obscuring a wooden chair. The tapestry features a landscape with figures, including a person on horseback. The woman wears a blue top with white sleeves and a long white skirt, her left hand on her chest, her right arm resting on a table. She sits with her left foot on a globe, which rests on a dark, patterned cloth. On the floor in front of her are a dark object, a snake, and a red liquid. The floor is covered with black and white checkered tiles. Behind the woman, a large framed painting of the Crucifixion hangs on the wall. It shows a figure on a cross, with several other figures below. To the right of the woman, a dark wooden table is covered with a blue cloth. On the table are a black crucifix, an open book, and a golden chalice. Behind the table, a patterned wall hanging with gold and red tones is visible. A thin blue ribbon hangs from the ceiling, suspending a clear glass sphere in the upper center of the room. The ceiling has visible wooden beams.
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