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John J. NAPIER – Women dressed in the Antique Style
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John J. NAPIER - English School late 19th century
This paintings illustrates the Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins or the Parable of the ten bridesmaids, is one of the parables of Jesus.
According to Matthew 25:1–13, ten virgins await a bridegroom; five have brought enough oil for their lamps for the wait, while the oil of the other five runs out. The five virgins who are prepared for the bridegroom's arrival are rewarded, while the five who went to buy further oil miss the bridegroom's arrival and are disowned.
Here only 2 virgins are represented.
Label on the back of the painter John Napier
English School symbolist
John J. NAPIER, portrait painter, exhibited at the Royal Academy from 1856 to 1876 and the British Institution.
Biography
John James Napier was a Victorian portrait painter active in London between 1856 and 1876.[1] During that period he exhibited at the Royal Academy and the British Institution.
He married Janet Parker Vance Langmuir on 2 April 1858 in Glasgow and they had two children, Janet and James. His wife died on 26 May 1862, aged 29.
Napier died on 20 March 1877 and he is buried with his son James on the west side of Highgate Cemetery.Museums: London (National portrait gallery), Victoria.
Oil on canvas, 136 x 167 cm
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