Lucretia

Hi everyone! My name is Isabella, and I'm so excited to show you a really cool painting today! It's called Lucretia, and it's super old – it was painted a long, long time ago! Does anyone know how long ago? (Pause for answers). Well, it was painted between 1672 and 1675! That's hundreds of years ago! nn

This painting is like a window into the past. It shows a woman named Lucretia. She's from a story from a long time ago in Rome. Look closely at her face. What do you think she's feeling? (Pause for answers). Sad? Angry? Scared? You're all right! She looks pretty sad, doesn't she? nn

See her clothes? They're kind of fancy, but also a little bit plain. And look! What's she holding? (Pause for answers). Yes, it's a knife! The artist, Godfrey Kneller, was really good at showing how people felt. He painted her face so you can really see her sadness. He used light and dark colors to make her feelings even clearer. It's like a story told with paint! nn

This painting isn't just a picture of a woman; it's a story about being brave and standing up for what's right. Lucretia's story is about being strong even when things are very hard. It's a story that people still talk about today! nn

So, what did you think of Lucretia? What was your favorite part of the painting? (Pause for answers). I hope you enjoyed learning about this amazing painting! Remember, art can tell us stories and show us how people felt a long, long time ago. Now, let's go see some more amazing art!