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Merkur overtaler Psyke til at følge ham til guderne, by Unknown, 1782

Merkur overtaler Psyke til at følge ham til guderne

Unknown

1782

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Romanticism 18th Century Clothed Male, Naked Female

Dominant colour

Overview

Merkur overtaler Psyke til at følge ham til guderne is a 1782 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, depicting Clothed Male, Naked Female, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1782 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

The painting depicts a male and female figure standing together in a landscape. The male figure is clothed and holds a staff in his right hand, while the female figure is naked and covered by a flowing cloth. The background of the painting features trees and a cloudy sky. The male figure appears to be guiding the female figure, as he gestures towards the distance with his staff. The female figure looks up at him with a gentle expression. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye to the figures. Look up more about Romanticism.

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