Contains nudity
Figure Studies
The Glorification of the House of Plantin-Moretus
Theodoor Boeyermans
A grand 17th-century Baroque allegory celebrating the legacy of the prestigious Plantin-Moretus printing house.
Labore et Constantia
Theodoor Boeyermans
1665 · Medium Not Listed
A masterful 17th-century allegorical oil study by Theodoor Boeyermans depicting the virtues of labor and constancy.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
Created in 1665 by Theodoor Boeyermans, this painting illustrates 'Labore et Constantia,' the celebrated motto of the Plantin Press. The composition features a central throned figure attended by allegorical personifications, including Fame with a trumpet and figures of industry, rendered in a dynamic Baroque style typical of the Antwerp school.
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