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Verwandlung des Apulus in einen Ölbaum, by Andries Cornelis Lens, unspecified, 1765

Verwandlung des Apulus in einen Ölbaum

Andries Cornelis Lens

1765

unspecified

From the collection of Kunsthistorisches Museum

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Overview

Verwandlung des Apulus in einen Ölbaum is a 1765 unspecified by Andries Cornelis Lens, a Rococo painting work, held at Kunsthistorisches Museum.

Who painted this?
Andries Cornelis Lens
When & what style?
1765 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Kunsthistorisches Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a lively scene of six people, likely from ancient times, dancing in a forest. They are dressed in robes, with the woman in the center wearing a white and yellow garment. The figures are shown in various poses, with some holding hands or reaching out to each other. The painting's use of color and composition creates a sense of energy and movement, drawing the viewer's eye around the scene. The figures are set against a backdrop of trees and foliage, which adds depth and texture to the image. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the work of artist Andries Cornelis Lens.

About the artist

Portrait of Andries Cornelis Lens
Artist

Andries Cornelis Lens

Andries Cornelis Lens or André Corneille Lens (Antwerp, 31 March 1739 – Brussels, 30 March 1822) was a Flemish painter, illustrator, art theoretician and art educator.

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