The attributes of the arts and the rewards which are accorded them
1766
Chardin created this rich still life to celebrate his acceptance into the Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture in 1766. The scene is packed with symbols of artistic life: a painter's palette and brushes sit next to a plaster cast of Mercury, while architectural scrolls and books hint at other disciplines. The star-shaped medal hanging from a black ribbon is the Cross of the Order of Saint Michael, a prestigious honor Chardin received from King Louis XV. It's a quiet but proud boast about the dignity and rewards of being a master artist!
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
Location: Louvre Museum
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