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La Danse des Saisons

Unknown

1662

oil

copper

From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich

Dutch Golden Age Baroque Mythology

Dominant colour

La Danse des Saisons is a 1662 oil by Unknown, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Kunsthaus Zürich.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1662 · Dutch Golden Age
Where can I see it?: Kunsthaus Zürich

About this work

This painting depicts a serene landscape with a group of people in the foreground. The figures are dressed in classical attire, with the central figure holding a bow and arrow. To the right, an older man sits on a rock, playing a lyre. In the background, a large stone structure stands amidst trees and rolling hills. The scene is rendered in warm, muted colors, with the sky above featuring a mix of blue and white hues. The overall atmosphere is one of tranquility and harmony. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene.