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Paris Abducting Helena on His Ship by Night, by Unknown, 1662

Paris Abducting Helena on His Ship by Night

Unknown

1662

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

Paris Abducting Helena on His Ship by Night is a 1662 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1662
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This black-and-white photograph depicts a man carrying a woman in a wheelbarrow. The woman is reclining, with her left arm raised above her head and her right leg bent at the knee. The man, standing behind the wheelbarrow, has his back to the viewer and is grasping the woman's right leg with his left hand. His right hand is not visible. The background is dark, with some lighter areas that may be clouds or a sky. The image is somewhat blurry, making it difficult to discern details. However, the overall scene is clear: a man is transporting a woman in a wheelbarrow. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this photograph, you can look up 2587_person.

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