The Story
Allegory of Sacred and Profane Love by Michele Desubleo.
Bequest of Errol M.
Rudman, 2020.
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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Allegory of Sacred and Profane Love
Michele Desubleo
Period
Baroque
Theme
Love & Romance
Medium
Oil on canvas
Current Location
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
The Story
Allegory of Sacred and Profane Love by Michele Desubleo.
Bequest of Errol M.
Rudman, 2020.
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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A restrained palette and sculptural lighting create a solemn geometry. The wooden crate and letter anchor the narrative with journalistic precision.