De Schilderkunst 1703 - 1775

"De Schilderkunst" (1703-1775) by Louis Fabritius Dubourg (1693-1775) is a depiction of the personified art of painting, a common theme in allegorical art. The female figure, holding a paintbrush and palette, is shown seated in a classical setting, her gaze directed towards an easel with a painting of two nude figures. This work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Dubourg's skill in capturing both the elegance of the female form and the detail of artistic tools, contributing to the artistic discourse on the nature of painting and its representation.