#classicalpainting

[666candies]

𝕮𝖊𝖑𝖊𝖇𝖗𝖆𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖓𝖘 𝖔𝖋 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖁𝖊𝖗𝖓𝖆𝖑 𝕰𝖖𝖚𝖎𝖓𝖔𝖝, 𝖇𝖞 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖕𝖍𝖆𝖓𝖙𝖔𝖒 𝖕𝖆𝖎𝖓𝖙𝖊𝖗

[art-glimmer]

ebastian.salvo

[elisonoli1213]

brazil old woman

[acryliccolours]

What a vivid horse and landscape painting

-Albert Bierstadt

[ryo-tommy]

i love Ü 012723 oil, acrylic, sand, wood panel, canvas 280×245mm (180×140mm) 2023 . . . . . #ryotomie #visuaiartist . #textures #colors #paintingdetail #brushwork #painting #expression #art #kunst #asianart #japaneseartist #mood #mar #seascape #oilpainting#historyofart #arthistory#artoftheday #classicalpainting #flowers #classicpainting #artdaily #artdetail #artlover#painting #landscapepainting #arthistorydiary#искусство #iloveyou https://www.instagram.com/p/CpjR6b9vqPn/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[arthistoriansdiary]

The Intervention of the Sabine Women

Jacques-Louis David, The Intervention of the Sabine Women (1799). Oil on Canvas, 385 x 522 cm. Louvre, Paris, France.

Jacques-Louis David's masterpiece, The Intervention of the Sabine Women, painted in 1799, stands as a pivotal work in the Neoclassical movement. This painting, with its dramatic narrative and masterful execution, offers a rich tableau for analysis.

Historical Context and Narrative:

The painting depicts a scene from the legendary early history of Rome. Following the abduction of the Sabine women by Roman men to secure wives for the newly founded city, a conflict ensues between the Romans and the Sabines. In David's interpretation, the focus is on the moment when the Sabine women, led by Hersilia, intervene to stop the battle between their Sabine fathers and brothers and their Roman husbands.

Composition and Technique:

David's composition is a testament to his mastery of form and movement. The central figure, Hersilia, is positioned between her husband, Romulus, the founder of Rome, and her father, Tatius, the king of the Sabines. Her outstretched arms create a dynamic diagonal line that divides the canvas, while her flowing garments add to the sense of motion and drama.

Colour and Light:

The use of light and shadow in this painting is remarkable. David employs chiaroscuro – a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to give a sense of volume and depth to the figures – to heighten the emotional intensity. This focus on light and shadow emphasizes the central figures, especially Hersilia, whose white dress becomes a visual and symbolic focal point amidst the chaos.

Themes and Symbolism:

At its core, this painting is a powerful exploration of love, loyalty, and peace. Hersilia's intervention symbolizes the potential of love and familial bonds to overcome strife and division. Additionally, in the context of post-Revolutionary France, the painting can be interpreted as a plea for reconciliation and unity in a divided nation.

The Role of Women:

The Intervention of the Sabine Women also offers a nuanced perspective on the role of women in both history and society. Hersilia's courage and agency are central to the resolution of the conflict, highlighting the often overlooked but critical role women play in the preservation of peace and family.

Reflection:

Jacques-Louis David’s work is a masterful blend of historical narrative and moral lesson, rendered with technical brilliance. His portrayal of the Sabine women offers timeless insight into the complexities of human emotion and the power of compassion.

A Moment for Reflection:

Considering the dynamic interplay of emotion, power, and peace in The Intervention of the Sabine Women, how does this painting inspire your views on the role of art in depicting and influencing societal values?

[frankafg]

Óleo sobre papel

[minutieuxminuscule]

Ironworking - Joseph Wright of Derby (1734–1797) (attributed to) Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust

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“QUIET PEOPLE HAVE THE LOUDEST MINDS.” (who can relate to this? ☝🏻) words by Stephen Hawking art (postcard of a painting) by Joseph Karl Stieler (1827) soul “Africa Landó” by Novalima & Boozoo Bajou ➡️ @instasoulbites: your daily group hug of words & art with soul. 🫶🏻 - #instasoulbites #stephenhawkingquote #josephkarlstieler #vintagepostcard #beauxarts #figurativepainting #classicalpainting https://www.instagram.com/p/CpgBaJTsoJ-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[666candies]

Selene by Jules-Louis Machard (1874)

[wscranmore]

Spent a few hours working on this one. It’s at the stage now where detailing is beginning. It’s about half finished, but I’m happy with it so far. How’s your work in progress going? 🔷 #studioday #classicalpainting #painter #inthestudio #markmaking #artdaily #creativeprocess #wscranmore (at Milwaukie, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpY8qXGrrKM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[elisonoli1213]

woman in the moonlight

[acryliccolours]

What a beautiful and lifelike landscape painting

-AlbertBierstadt

[tynatunis]

#Repost @paintings_i_love № 3135 Leo Lesser Ury (German, 1861 – 1931) Morning sun 1924 Oil on canvas 97 x 67 cm Alte Nationalgalerie (Berlin) • In the summer of 1923, the artist was invited to spend a few weeks at the Schloss Reichartshausen winery on the Rhine. Adolph Donath, who had written his first biography of Ury in 1921, described it in the magazine "Der Kunstwanderer": The "63-year-old reveals a youthful temperament in his landscapes in the Rhineland that only very few painters are granted. […] Ury painted the summer of the Rhine. In full blazing sun. The water covers with light and air, the trees along the river banks are touched by the fingertips of the sun. Pure, he painted a completely pure Rhine landscape. Pure nature and pure natural power". We see a reddish shimmering path that leads downwards in the center of the picture, in the background one of the farm buildings and the water tower of the Schloss Reichartshausen complex, also in red tones, and the diverse green and yellow of the trees, bushes and lawns in glaring light … Source: Angelica Wesenberg • • • • • #Masterpiece #postimpressionismo #postimpressionisme #artforeveryone #art #fineartpainting # #beauxarts #instamuseum #artmuseum #pittura #arthistorian #peintre #malerei #19thcenturyart #20thcenturyart #oldmasters #impressionism #postimpressionism #classicalpainting #impressionismo #europeanart #impressionisme https://www.instagram.com/p/CoxViokogvQ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Vladimir Kirillov is known, first of all, as an artist who continues the traditions of the Russian school of realistic painting. This is mainly manifested in the master's expressed interest in Russian nature. Landscape compositions occupy a special place in the work of Vladimir Kirillov.

What A Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong 🎵