Pamphilius and his sevant Davus. From Terence´s Andria

1802

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Pamphilius and his sevant Davus. From Terence´s Andria is a 1802 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1802 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a man in a green tunic and sandals talking to a woman in a blue dress by a wide set of stone steps. Behind them, a temple-like building with columns and a dome sits under a pale sky. A few other people are scattered around—some standing, some sitting—while a small dog lies on the ground near the steps. The man’s servant, Davus, is holding a scroll, and the woman looks like she’s listening carefully. The scene feels quiet but full of unspoken words, like a moment frozen in time. If you like this mix of drama and daily life, look up Romanticism.