1611
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
Dominant colour
Air is a 1611 oil by Jan Brueghel, the elder, a Flemish Baroque painting work, held at Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.
In the painting "Air" by Jan Brueghel, the elder, a nude woman sits on a rock, surrounded by a diverse array of birds. The scene is set against a backdrop of a cloudy sky with a bright sun peeking through the clouds. The woman is depicted in a dynamic pose, with her right arm raised and her left arm holding a feather. The birds surrounding her are of various species, including parrots, swans, and eagles, all seemingly in motion. The painting's use of color and light creates a sense of energy and movement, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure of the woman. The artist's attention to detail in depicting the different bird species adds to the overall sense of realism in the painting. For more information on the artist behind this work, explore the art of Jan Brueghel, the elder.
Jan Brueghel the Elder ( BROY-gəl, US also BROO-gəl; Dutch: ; 1568 – 13 January 1625) was a Flemish painter and draughtsman.
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