1712
oil
canvas
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
Latona forvandler Licias hyrder til frøer. Motiv fra Ovids "Metamorfoser", VI sang is a 1712 oil by Hendrick Krock, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This painting shows a woman, Latona, sitting on a rock with her children. She is surrounded by men who are being turned into frogs. The men are in various stages of transformation, with some still human-like and others already resembling frogs. The scene is set in a natural environment with trees and a body of water in the background. The painting is done in oil paint and features a mix of realistic and fantastical elements. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the scene, with strong contrasts between light and dark areas. The overall effect is one of drama and tension, as if the transformation is happening right before our eyes. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
Hendrick Krock (21 July 1671 – 18 November 1738) was a Danish history painter who, from 1706, was the court painter of Frederick IV as well as his successor Christian VI.
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