Fortuna Distributing Her Largesse (1617 – 1671) — Cornelis De Baellieur
Fortuna Distributing Her Largesse (1617 – 1671) is an artwork by Cornelis De Baellieur. Here is the subject context recorded in our catalogue, followed by a guide to choosing a print for your home.
The artwork at a glance
- Title
- Fortuna Distributing Her Largesse (1617 – 1671)
- Artist
- Cornelis De Baellieur (Flemish, 1607 – 1671)
- Subject collection
- Allegory & symbolism
The mythology behind the named subject
Fortune and fate are represented through personifications in classical and later art. The Greek Moirai govern the thread of life, while Fortune represents the changes of worldly circumstances.
This is mythology context for the subject named in the title. The identification of every figure, symbol, or episode in this particular artwork has not been verified.
Living with Fortuna Distributing Her Largesse (1617 – 1671)
The landscape composition suits a wider wall or a place above a console. Measure the available width before deciding on a print; surrounding space helps the composition read clearly.
On the artwork page, compare three room settings, then choose an unframed poster, wooden framed poster, rolled canvas, or stretched canvas. Sizes are listed in centimetres and inches. The final crop depends on your chosen proportions, so check the preview before ordering.
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