“The Theological Virtues” is an allegorical painting by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, created around 1755. Executed in oil on canvas, this Rococo artwork measures 38.1 x 38.8 cm and resides in the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, located in Brussels, Belgium.
The artwork is characterized by Tiepolo’s masterful use of light and expressive brushwork. It depicts a serene and ethereal scene that embodies the theological virtues, likely referencing Faith, Hope, and Charity. Bathed in a heavenly light, the central figures exude a sense of divinity and grace. The composition is balanced and harmonious, filled with soft hues and delicate contrasts that are hallmarks of the Rococo style. Floating amongst clouds and drapery, the figures are portrayed in a manner that evokes a sense of elevation and spiritual transcendence, typical of Tiepolo’s ecclesiastical commissions.
