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The Story of Oenone and Paris (center panel), by Francesco di Giorgio, unspecified, 1460

The Story of Oenone and Paris (center panel)

Francesco di Giorgio

1460

unspecified

From the collection of J. Paul Getty Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

The Story of Oenone and Paris (center panel) is a 1460 unspecified by Francesco di Giorgio, a Early Renaissance work, depicting Paris, held at J. Paul Getty Museum.

Who painted this?
Francesco di Giorgio
When & what style?
1460 · Early Renaissance
Where can I see it?
J. Paul Getty Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a scene with multiple figures in a landscape. On the left, two women and a man are shown, while on the right, a woman stands next to a tree, and two men ride a horse in the foreground. The figures are dressed in Renaissance-style clothing, and the background features trees, hills, and a distant building. A notable detail is the use of color and texture in the painting, with the figures and landscape rendered in vivid hues and intricate patterns. The overall effect is one of dynamic energy and movement, drawing the viewer's eye through the composition. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore his work at the J. Paul Getty Museum.

About the artist

Portrait of Francesco di Giorgio
Artist

Francesco di Giorgio

Francesco di Giorgio Martini (1439–1501) was an Italian architect, engineer, painter, sculptor, and writer.

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