The artwork titled “Lucretia” was painted by Giorgio de Chirico in 1922 in Rome, Italy. This piece, created with oil on canvas, belongs to the Neo-baroque art movement. It measures 174 by 76 centimeters and is classified within the genre of nude painting (nu).
The artwork features a solitary female figure, Lucretia, depicted in a state of undress, starkly illuminated against a dark backdrop. Her expressive face, filled with sorrow and contemplation, is turned slightly to one side. Lucretia’s long, wavy hair cascades over her shoulders. In her right hand, she holds a dagger with a solemn grip, while her left hand rests gently on a piece of draped fabric beside her. At her feet lies a delicate arrangement of white flowers on a checkered floor. The overall composition exudes a poignant and solemn atmosphere, evocative of classical themes and emotions.