Camilla Queen of the Amazons, Oil on Canvas

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Oil on canvas. Camilla is a character from Virgil's Aeneid, queen of the Volscians: devoted to Diana, Camilla is both … Read more Oil on canvas. Camilla is a character from Virgil's Aeneid, queen of the Volscians: devoted to Diana, Camilla is both a huntress and a warrior. Fearless and courageous, she displays all her extraordinary beauty. She was considered queen of the Amazons, as these figures were the warrior women par excellence. Virgil's character enjoyed a long literary and artistic success. Here, the woman is depicted in 17th-century armor, intent on unsheathing her sword, while mythologically Camilla fought with a bow and arrow. The character's name is cited at the top. The painting has been restored and relined in the past. It is presented in an antique, contemporary frame. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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