Allegory of Lust n.d.
danielmytenstheelder
theartinstituteofchicago
drawing, print, paper, chalk
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drawing
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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pencil sketch
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charcoal drawing
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possibly oil pastel
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paper
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coffee painting
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underpainting
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chalk
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water
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
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warm toned green
This red chalk drawing by Daniel Mytens the Elder titled “Allegory of Lust” depicts a nude figure perched atop a giant, fleshy nose. The exaggerated scale of the body and the suggestive positioning may allude to the sin of lust. This drawing is an example of a study in anatomical accuracy and a reminder of the darker side of human nature. The Art Institute of Chicago houses this work in their permanent collection.
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