1768
oil
canvas
From the collection of Palace of Versailles
Dominant colour
La Pêche, ou Neptune et Amphitrite is a 1768 oil by Gabriel François Doyen, a Rococo painting work, held at Palace of Versailles.
This painting depicts a scene with multiple figures, including a man and a woman in the center, surrounded by other people and creatures. The man is holding a trident, and the woman is wearing a flowing white dress. The background of the painting is a cloudy sky. The painting features a range of colors, including blues, whites, and pinks. The figures in the painting are arranged in a dynamic composition, with some of them appearing to be in motion. The painting's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and volume. For more information on the artist's technique, look up "chiaroscuro".
Gabriel François Doyen (French: ; 20 May 1726 – 13 March 1806) was a French painter of historical and mythological scenes.
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