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Allegory Sciences sciences group female personifications
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Allegory Sciences sciences group female personifications
Allegory of the Sciences, Allegory of the sciences. A group of female personifications. In the middle a woman standing with a helmet, on the right a woman sitting. A snake snakes around a shield at the bottom left. From a series of five allegories, painted in grisaille between 1675 and 1683 for the Messina house by Philips de Flines on Herengracht, Minerva as patroness, Apollo and the Muses, Apollo Musagetes, snakes, Geografia, cupids: amores, amoretti, putti, the liberal arts, Artes Liberales, Philips de Flines, Gerard de Lairesse, Northern Netherlands, c. 1675 - c. 1683, canvas, oil paint (paint), h 289 cm × w 161 cm
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This print showcases a remarkable piece of art titled "Allegory Sciences sciences group female personifications". Created by Philips de Flines between 1675 and 1683, this masterpiece was commissioned for the Messina house on Herengracht in the Northern Netherlands. The painting depicts a group of female personifications representing various branches of knowledge and learning. In the center stands a woman adorned with a helmet, symbolizing wisdom and intellect. To her right sits another woman, embodying contemplation and reflection. At the bottom left corner, a snake gracefully winds its way around a shield, adding an element of intrigue to the composition. Flines skillfully employed grisaille technique in this series of five allegories to create depth and texture using shades of gray. The canvas measures an impressive height of 289 cm by width 161 cm. Minerva, as the patroness of arts and sciences, overlooks this gathering while Apollo and his muses provide inspiration from above. Cupids or amores can be seen fluttering around alongside putti cherubs who represent love and desire. This extraordinary artwork not only captures the essence of intellectual pursuits but also pays homage to classical mythology through its symbolism. It is truly a testament to Flines' artistic prowess during that era in Dutch history when creativity flourished under his brushstrokes.
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