Question

Angelika Kauffman’s Cornelia Pointing to her Children as Her Treasures expresses the idea of __________, a popular theme among eighteenth century audiences who preferred Classical subjects that taught lessons of civic virtue.

Answer 1

Answer:

the good mother                

Explanation:

For the European artists of the 18th century, merely drawing a stunning picture wasn't enough. Yeah, one would wonder about your use of the colours, dimensions and how expertly you wrapped the cloth on your models, but that wasn't enough.

The Swiss-born artist Angelica Kauffmann contributes to this category simply by being one maker. Created in 1785, her topic is Cornelia, Mother of the Gracchi, Pointing Her Young kids as Her Jewels.

Roman architectural styles surround two depicted women who wear what one would assume is characteristic of old roman dressing along with several youngsters wearing expertly designed loincloths with thin leather slippers as well. We look like they may have come right off the portico of a shrine.