The Intellectual Procuress: Celestina’s Legacy and the Rhetoric of Seduction
Johannes Vermeer's painting, "Lady Seated at a Virginal," invites viewers into an intimate moment frozen in time, where a young woman engages with a musical instrument. However, hidden within the scene lies a profound commentary on societal perceptions of femininity and desire. This paper explores the symbolism within Vermeer's work, particularly the inclusion of another painting within the scene, "The Procuress" by Dirck van Baburen. Through a historical and literary lens, it delves into the evolving portrayal of the procuress archetype, from its origins in Spanish literature to its manifesta... Mehr ...
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Dokumenttyp: | Artikel |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 2021 |
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Schlagwörter: | Jan Vermeer / Lady Seated at a Virginal / procuress / Celestina / Flemish Painting |
Sprache: | Englisch |
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Datenquelle: | BASE; Originalkatalog |
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Link(s) : | https://journals.univie.ac.at/index.php/adv/article/view/6188 |