Neptun și Amphitrite
From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
This painting shows a busy scene with gods and sea creatures in a watery world. In the center, a woman in blue stands on a shell, holding a red flag, while a man in armor rides a sea horse. Around them, half-naked figures play instruments, dance, and ride sea creatures. The background has a distant temple, ships, and a rocky shore. Notice how the light hits the figures’ bodies, making some parts look bright and others dark. This helps separate the characters from the background. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how this lighting trick works.
