Weeping and captive caryatids: Remorse and Penance by Artus (I) Quellinus

Weeping and captive caryatids: Remorse and Penance 1650 - 1651

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"Weeping and Captive Caryatids: Remorse and Penance" (1650-1651) by Artus Quellinus the Elder is a terracotta sculpture in the Rijksmuseum. The sculpture depicts a female figure, representing a Caryatid, a sculpted female figure serving as a column, in a melancholic pose, seemingly bearing the weight of a heavy burden. Her sorrowful expression, the drapery around her body, and the overall somber atmosphere contribute to the piece's depiction of remorse and penance, a common theme in Baroque art. This piece showcases Quellinus' skill in capturing human emotion through sculpture.

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rijksmuseum over 1 year ago

Between the reliefs in the Vierschaar (Tribunal), or court of justice, in the Amsterdam Town Hall, Quellinus placed four female caryatids – weight-bearing sculpted figures – personifying Remorse (with their hands covering their face) and Penance (with bound hands).

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rijksmuseum over 1 year ago

Between the reliefs in the Vierschaar (Tribunal), or court of justice, in the Amsterdam Town Hall, Quellinus placed four female caryatids – weight-bearing sculpted figures – personifying Remorse (with their hands covering their face) and Penance (with bound hands).