Who painted Masinissa and Sophonisba?

Masinissa and Sophonisba was painted by after Pietro da Cortona in 1632.

Where can I see Masinissa and Sophonisba?

Masinissa and Sophonisba is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Masinissa and Sophonisba?

Masinissa and Sophonisba is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

Masinissa and Sophonisba

after Pietro da Cortona , 1632

Masinissa and Sophonisba is a chalk drawing by the Renaissance artist after Pietro da Cortona. It dates from 1632 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. A black chalk drawing depicting a man and woman in an ancient setting.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower right printed label on mount: From the Collection of the Earl of Shrewsbury; upper left verso in blue ink: Talbot; upper center verso in brown ink: Pietro du Cortona; lower center verso in b rown ink: Kaye Dowland / 1872; lCv//in graphite: Lord Shrewbury's Collect. / Mrs. Lorshires' crest im pressed-; lCv//in brown ink: B.D-

About this work

Overview

A black chalk drawing depicting a man and woman in an ancient setting.

Subject & Meaning

The scene shows a man, dressed in classical attire, gesturing to a crowned woman seated on a throne-like chair, holding a cloth. The figures and setting evoke a historical or mythological narrative, possibly referencing the ancient North African king Masinissa and the Carthaginian noblewoman Sophonisba.

Technique & Style

Executed in black chalk, the drawing showcases detailed rendering of figures and surroundings, characteristic of the Renaissance style. The medium creates contrast, emphasizing the subjects' expressions and the depth of the scene, achieved through architectural elements and foliage.