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DiaporamaTriptych: Allegory of Art Training, Willem Joseph Laquy, c. 1770
1770
83.0 x 70.0 cm
joseph willem laquy (1738 – 1798)
Explore the captivating portraits & history paintings of Joseph Willem Laquy (1738-1798), a German master known for nuanced expressions & historical scenes.
Triangle with an allegory on art education. On the middle panel a nursery; A woman breasts a child. She sat at a table, the crib and a basket for her on the floor. From the ceiling hangs a chandelier, on the wall the stuffed head of a deer. In the background, a dentist. The nursery symbolizes nature. The left side panel shows an evening school where the light of candles and lantern writing is taught. The school symbolizes education. On the right side panel, a scholar in his study cuts a pen at the light of the candle. The pencil cutter symbolizes exercise. (for left and right side panel see SK-A-2320-B/C)
About this artwork
- Title: Triptych: Allegory of Art Training, Willem Joseph Laquy, c. 1770
- Artist: joseph willem laquy
- Year: 1770
- Original dimensions: 83.0 x 70.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Color hue: Yellow-Green Range
- Color intensity: Monochromatic
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