Forest Scene from the Tale of Nastagio degli Onesti, in Boccaccio's "Decameron"
1500
tempera
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
1500
tempera
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
This painting depicts a forest scene with a group of people and a horse. In the foreground, a woman runs naked through the trees, while a man on a white horse rides towards her. To the left, two men in yellow tunics and red pants stand, looking on. The background features a mountainous landscape with a blue sky. A closer look reveals the intricate details of the forest, with trees and bushes filling the space. The woman's expression is one of fear or alarm, while the man on the horse appears determined. The two men in the foreground seem to be watching the scene unfold. The use of tempera in this painting adds a sense of depth and texture to the scene. For more information on this technique, look up tempera.
