Allegory of Painting

Artist: Frans van Mieris the Elder
Artwork: Allegory of Painting
Description: This painting is an allegory of painting. The woman in the painting is holding a palette and brushes, and there is a mask on her head. The mask is a symbol of the fact that painting is an illusion, and that the artist is creating a false reality. The painting is also a self-portrait, and the artist is using the mask to represent himself.
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