Lovisa Ulrika, as Aurora
François Adrien Grasognon Latinville
1749
oil
From the collection of Nationalmuseum
François Adrien Grasognon Latinville
1749
oil
From the collection of Nationalmuseum
This painting depicts a woman with white hair, dressed in a gold and blue robe, holding a gold object in her right hand. The background is dark, with a star above her head. The woman's attire and the object she holds suggest a regal or mythological theme. Her white hair and the star above her head may indicate a connection to the goddess Aurora, the Roman goddess of the dawn. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark, adds depth and drama to the painting. If you're interested in learning more about this technique, look up chiaroscuro.
