1674
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Louis XIV Captured by Venus is a 1674 by Charles Le Brun, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a scene with a woman and a man on horseback. The woman is reclining on the left, surrounded by cherubs. She is reaching out towards the man, who is riding a horse and looking at her. In the background, there are trees and a crowd of people. The woman is depicted in a classical style, with a serene expression. The man on the horse is wearing a hat and a cloak, and he appears to be in motion. The cherubs around the woman are playing and looking up at her. The painting has a sense of movement and energy, with the man on the horse and the cherubs playing in the foreground. The classical style of the woman and the use of chiaroscuro create a sense of depth and volume. To learn more about the use of chiaroscuro, look up the technique.
Charles Le Brun (French pronunciation: ; baptised 24 February 1619 – 12 February 1690) was a French painter, physiognomist, art theorist, and a director of several art schools of his time.
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