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An Allegory of Unequal Love (oil on canvas)
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An Allegory of Unequal Love (oil on canvas)
990161 An Allegory of Unequal Love (oil on canvas) by Gheyn, Jacques II de (1565-1629); 91x107 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An Allegory of Unequal Love. Jacques de Gheyn II (1565-1629). Oil on canvas. 91 x 107cm.); Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 22307002
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Age Difference Artist Belgian Belgian Art Belgian Artist Blond Blond Hair Blonde Blonde Hair Bowl Collar Explaining Fair Fair Haired Gesture Gesturing Hand Gesture Hand Movement Holding Hands Household Equipment Kitchenware Late Sixteenth Century Lesson Loved Mannerism Mannerist Mature Mature Adult Mature Man Mature Men Maturity Middle Aged Mood Neck Ruff Neckwear Old Master Paintings Point Pointing Pose Posed Posing Ruff Ruff Clothing Small Group Small Group Of People Three People Touching Unequal Using Hands Young Man Young Men Apparel Jacob De Gheyn Ii Jacques De Gheyn Ii Teaching Young Woman
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This oil painting, titled "An Allegory of Unequal Love" by Jacques de Gheyn II, is a visual masterpiece that tells a profound story. Measuring 91x107 cm and currently held in a private collection, this artwork showcases the artist's exceptional talent. In this scene, we see a small group of people gathered indoors. A mature man sits at the center, explaining something with great emotion to a young woman and a young man. The composition is carefully posed, with each figure displaying unique hand gestures and postures that convey their feelings. The allegorical nature of this piece becomes apparent as we observe the age difference between the couple depicted. It symbolizes unequal love and raises questions about societal norms surrounding relationships during the late sixteenth century when this artwork was created. De Gheyn's attention to detail is evident in every brushstroke; from the fine clothing worn by each character to their expressive facial features. The use of light and shadow adds depth to the composition while highlighting certain elements such as the bowl placed on a table nearby. As an old master painting, "An Allegory of Unequal Love" stands as an example of Belgian art from the 16th century. Its timeless beauty continues to captivate viewers today, inviting us to reflect on themes such as love, maturity, and human emotions.
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