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Antique landscape with Hermes and Herse, by Francisque Millet, oil, 1700

Antique landscape with Hermes and Herse

Francisque Millet

1700

oil

canvas

From the collection of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

Dominant colour

Overview

Antique landscape with Hermes and Herse is a 1700 oil by Francisque Millet, a French Classical Baroque work, held at Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.

Who painted this?
Francisque Millet
When & what style?
1700 · French Classical Baroque
Where can I see it?
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

About this work

This painting depicts a serene landscape with a group of people in the foreground. In the background, there is a figure with wings, possibly Hermes, flying above the scene. The atmosphere is peaceful, with trees and buildings visible in the distance. A closer look reveals that the people in the foreground are engaged in various activities, adding to the sense of tranquility. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and harmony in the scene. If you're interested in exploring more works by this artist, you can check out the collection of Francisque Millet at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.

About the artist

Portrait of Francisque Millet
Artist

Francisque Millet

Francisque Millet (27 April 1642, in Antwerp – 3 June 1679, in Paris), also known as Jean-François Milée or Millet I, was a Flemish-French landscape painter of the Baroque era.

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