Home > Arts > Still life artwork > Oil paintings > Portrait paintings
The Fortune Teller, 1626. Creator: Valentin de Boulogne
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Heritage Images
The Fortune Teller, 1626. Creator: Valentin de Boulogne
The Fortune Teller, 1626
Heritage Images features heritage image collections
Media ID 36341122
© Heritage Art/Heritage Images
Breastplate Bystander Bystanders Chest Plate Chiaroscuro Fortune Teller Fortune Telling Palm Reader Palm Reading Palmistry Sash Teenage Teenager Teenagers Teens Tenebrism Valentin De Boulogne Dane Danes National Gallery Of Denmark Statens Museum For Kunst
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Arts
> Still life artwork
> Oil paintings
> Portrait paintings
> Europe
> Denmark
> Paintings
> Europe
> Denmark
> Related Images
EDITORS COMMENTS
The Fortune Teller," painted by Valentin de Boulogne in 1626, is a captivating oil on canvas work of art that transports viewers to another time and place. The painting depicts a fortune teller, surrounded by a group of boys and men, all intently listening to her predictions. The fortune teller, a young woman with a knowing expression, wears a richly colored sash and holds a boy's hand as she reads his palm. In the background, a man in a breastplate and a bystander in a Danish-style sash look on. The painting is a prime example of the chiaroscuro technique, with the use of strong contrasts between light and dark to create depth and texture. The fortuneteller's face is illuminated by the light from a nearby window, while the rest of the scene is shrouded in shadow. The use of tenebrism, or extreme contrasts between light and dark, adds to the mysterious and otherworldly atmosphere of the painting. The Fortune Teller is a fascinating glimpse into the past, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of both France and Denmark in the seventeenth century. The painting is currently on display at Statens Museum for Kunst (The National Gallery of Denmark) in Copenhagen, and is a must-see for anyone interested in art, history, or the human condition. The painting's intriguing subject matter and masterful execution make it a timeless work of art that continues to captivate audiences today. Valentin de Boulogne, a French painter, expertly captures the essence of this scene, with its complex interplay of light and shadow, rich colors, and intriguing characters. The Fortune Teller is a testament to the power of art to transport us to another time and place, and to provoke our imagination and curiosity.
MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
