Allegory of taste
Frans WoutersLandscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1659)
Specifications
- Nationality / school
- Flemish
- Lifespan
- 1612–1659
About the artwork
"Allegory of taste" is an artwork by Frans Wouters. Background on Mythology: In European academies, history and mythological subjects ranked highest among painting genres, so they often appear on a large scale and with ambitious compositions. Mythological painting draws on stories from Greek and Roman myth, and on other traditions such as Norse, Celtic, and Hindu narrative. The catalogue places it in Mythology. The format is landscape.
"Allegory of taste" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A landscape format suits wide, low wall spaces such as the stretch above a bed, mantel, or sideboard. Mythological scenes add narrative depth and historical atmosphere, which helps them work as a central accent in classic as well as eclectic spaces. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
Flemish, 1612–1659
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