The Chariot of Aurora
oil
From the collection of Nationalmuseum
This painting depicts a woman in a chariot, pulled by two horses. She is clothed in a blue robe and white skirt, holding a small object in her right hand. The chariot is surrounded by two cherubs, one holding a torch and the other a flower. The background of the painting is a dark sky with a few clouds. The woman in the chariot appears to be a mythological figure, possibly Aurora, the Roman goddess of the dawn. The cherubs and horses add a sense of movement and energy to the painting. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a dramatic contrast between light and dark, drawing the viewer's attention to the central figure. You can learn more about this technique by exploring the work of artists who have mastered chiaroscuro.
