Fidelia and Speranza (1776) by Benjamin West

Fidelia and Speranza - Benjamin West - 1776

Artwork Information

TitleFidelia and Speranza
ArtistBenjamin West
Date1776
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions136.5 x 108.3 cm
Art MovementRococo
Current LocationTimken Museum of Art, San Diego, CA, US

About Fidelia and Speranza

The artwork titled “Fidelia and Speranza” is an oil on canvas painting by Benjamin West, created in the year 1776. This piece belongs to the Rococo art movement and is classified as a literary painting. It measures 136.5 by 108.3 centimeters and is housed at the Timken Museum of Art in San Diego, California, USA.

The artwork features two elegantly dressed female figures, who are presented against a dark, subdued background that contrasts starkly with the light illuminating their form. The figure on the left, Fidelia, is attired in a white gown and holds a book and a cup, symbolizing faith and piety. Speranza, beside her, is clad in a darker, greenish attire, with her right hand resting on her chest, symbolizing hope. They stand in an arched doorway, beyond which lies a pastoral scene. The careful rendering of their garments, the delicate interplay of light and shadow, and the serene expressions on their faces all exemplify West’s mastery in conveying both physical and symbolic elements in his compositions.

Other Artwork from Benjamin West

More Rococo Artwork

Scroll to Top