The Declaration of Love
The Met
Artist: Jean François de Troy(French, Paris 1679–1752 Rome)
Date: ca. 1724
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 25 5/8 × 21 in. (65.1 × 53.3 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 2019
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A man kneels before a woman on a bed, holding her hand, with a small dog and a painting.
Detailed Description
The artwork depicts two figures, a man and a woman, in an interior setting with a large bed. The woman is seated on the right side of a large, plush bed upholstered in a muted pink fabric with a subtle patterned texture. She wears an elaborate light blue and white patterned dress with a deep blue fur trim around the neckline and a white lace undershirt. Her hair is styled up and adorned with small red flowers. Her left hand is raised to her chin, and she looks towards the man. Her right hand is held by the man. A decorative pillow with red and blue floral patterns rests behind her. On the left, a man kneels on his left knee on the light brown floor, facing the woman. He wears a reddish-brown velvet coat with wide cuffs, a white shirt with a black cravat, and dark blue breeches with black shoes. His left hand is placed on his chest, and his right hand gently holds the woman's right hand. A dark tricorn hat with gold trim rests on the pink bed upholstery beside him. Between the two figures, a small black and white dog stands on its hind legs, looking up towards them. Above the bed, a large, ornate headboard features gold scrollwork against a light blue panel. Above the headboard, a smaller painting is set into the wall, depicting two figures in a cloudy, dark blue sky. On the far right, a dark, tall piece of furniture with a reddish-brown vase is partially visible. The overall lighting is soft, highlighting the figures and their elaborate clothing.
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