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Godfrey of Boulogne Summons His Chiefs to Council, by Francesco Guardi, oil, 1755

Godfrey of Boulogne Summons His Chiefs to Council

Francesco Guardi

1755

oil

canvas

From the collection of Norton Simon Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Godfrey of Boulogne Summons His Chiefs to Council is a 1755 oil by Francesco Guardi, a Rococo painting work, depicting Aeneas, held at Norton Simon Museum.

Who painted this?
Francesco Guardi
When & what style?
1755 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Norton Simon Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a scene with a man in the center, wearing a helmet and a red sash around his waist. He is surrounded by other figures, some of whom are also wearing helmets. The background features a blue sky with white clouds and a few buildings in the distance. The man in the center appears to be addressing the other figures, who are gathered around him. The atmosphere of the scene is one of seriousness and importance. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this painting, you might want to look up Francesco Guardi.

About the artist

Portrait of Francesco Guardi
Artist

Francesco Guardi

Francesco Lazzaro Guardi (Italian pronunciation: ; 5 October 1712 – 1 January 1793) was an Italian painter, nobleman, and a member of the Venetian School.

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