Title:
Pianta's Scandal
Artist:
Alan Douglas Ray, PhD, AFCA, SCA, AFCA
Size:
21" x 14"
Medium:
Oil on Linen on Dibond Panel
Date:
2018
Description:
This oil painting inspired by viewing the wood carvings of Francesco Pianta (1634-1690) in the Scuola Grandi di San Rocco in Venice in 2015. "Scandal" was my favourite carving, one of several wooden panels Pianta created in 1657-58 to represent allegorical secular figures. The vain old man pursues pleasure and amusements, neglecting more important things in life, and setting a poor example for youth. Bad behaviour brings with it remorse -- that's the theme of Scandal. I've enhanced the drama by setting my Scandal in a world of chiaroscuro, a strong contrast of light and shadow. Doing so helped me
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Price:
CAN$2,380.00