Who painted Gods and Goddess?

Gods and Goddess was painted by Jacques-Louis David in 1786.

Where can I see Gods and Goddess?

Gods and Goddess is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Gods and Goddess?

Gods and Goddess is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Gods and Goddess

Jacques-Louis David , 1786

Gods and Goddess is a drawing by the Baroque artist Jacques-Louis David. It dates from 1786 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1956.781
Credit line: Gift of The Cleveland Museum of Art Library

About this work

Overview

Gods and Goddess is a drawing created by Jacques-Louis David in 1786, currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts three robed figures, likely gods or goddesses from ancient mythology, with the female figure possibly identified as Juno due to the artist's notation.

Technique & Style

The figures are rendered in simple, flowing lines, with loose drapery and a warm, aged tone to the paper, suggesting a spontaneous and expressive approach to drawing.

Context

Although created during a period when the Baroque style was influential, the simplicity of the drawing diverges from the dramatic intensity characteristic of Baroque art.

Artist & collection

Artist

Jacques-Louis David

Jacques-Louis David was born in Paris on 30 August 1748 into a bourgeois family; his father died in a duel when the boy was nine, and a maternal uncle guided his education.