Francois Lemoyne : "A Vestal Virgin Tending Fire" (c.1726-1727)

Description: "A Vestal Virgin Tending Fire," by François Lemoyne (c. 1726-1727) Available Formats • 9" x 12" (Image: 7.5" x 9.25") • 12" x 16" (Image: 10" x 12.25") • 16" x 20" (Image: 13" x 15.81") • 20" x 24" (Image: 16" x 19.5") • 24" x 30" (Image: 19" x 23.25") Archival Inkjet on Matte Finish Fine Art Paper About the Artwork The Vestal Virgins were priestesses dedicated to Vesta, the Roman goddess of hearth and home. Their job was to keep the altar fire in their temple continually burning. François Lemoyne depicts a lovely young Vestal looking skyward in pious devotion as she tends the fire. The painting was meant to be installed high above a doorway, which explains the low vantage point and loose handling. In France, Lemoyne was one of the most important history painters of his generation, serving as first painter to King Louis XV. The fierce rivalries at court proved too stressful for the artist, however, and he committed suicide at the peak of his career. Credit Line: Text courtesy of the Minneapolis Institute of Art, CC BY 3.0. Fine Art Quality The Ibis’s giclée process uses archival pigment inks on 100% cotton rag paper to achieve crisp detail and rich, lasting color. Unlike posters, they will not yellow with time, but will maintain their original quality for as long as you own them. Happiness Guarantee All of The Ibis's prints come with a 100% happiness guarantee. If you are disappointed in your purchase for any reason, you are welcome to return it for a full refund.

Price: 23.99 USD

Location: Endicott, New York

End Time: 2024-08-31T18:00:39.000Z

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