Allegory of the Arts
The Met
Artist: Jacob de Wit(Dutch, Amsterdam 1695–1754 Amsterdam)
Date: 1742
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 18 7/8 x 23 1/4 in. (47.9 x 59.1 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1906
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
An oval image shows numerous draped and winged figures on clouds
Detailed Description
An oval image depicts a sky scene filled with numerous figures on clouds, set against a light blue background. In the lower center, a prominent group of figures reclines and sits on a large, white cloud formation. A figure in flowing red drapery lies on their side, looking towards the right. Behind them, another figure in green drapery is partially visible. To their right, a winged figure holds a golden lyre and looks upwards. Several smaller, winged figures are scattered among this central group and around the edges of the cloud. Above this central cluster, more figures emerge from or float on clouds. In the upper left, figures with blue and green drapery are visible. Towards the upper right, figures with dark blue and brown drapery appear to be ascending. In the top center, a figure with a dark, flowing cloak is seen from behind, holding what appears to be a staff. Throughout the composition, smaller, nude or lightly draped winged figures are interspersed among the larger figures and clouds. The clouds range from soft white to darker, more shadowed grey tones. The overall palette consists of soft pastel colors, dominated by blues, whites, and earthy tones for the figures' skin and drapery.
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