Six large upright landscapes with scenes from Ovid's Metamorphoses: The Death of Adonis
1665
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1665
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Six large upright landscapes with scenes from Ovid's Metamorphoses: The Death of Adonis is a 1665 by Antonie Waterloo, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a serene landscape with a large tree in the center. A figure lies on the ground at the base of the tree, surrounded by lush greenery and a few animals. The scene is set in a peaceful, natural environment. In the foreground, the tree's branches stretch up towards the sky, while the figure on the ground appears to be sleeping or resting. The surrounding foliage is dense and vibrant, with various shades of green and brown. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of tranquility and calmness. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. For more on this technique, explore the work of artists who have mastered chiaroscuro.
