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Juno in the Underworld

Jan Brueghel, the elder

1598

unspecified

From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden

Flemish Baroque painting Renaissance Allegory

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Juno in the Underworld is a 1598 unspecified by Jan Brueghel, the elder, a Flemish Baroque painting work, held at Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.

Who painted this?: Jan Brueghel, the elder
When & what style?: 1598 · Flemish Baroque painting
Where can I see it?: Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden

About this work

This painting shows a dramatic scene in a dark, fiery landscape. A woman in a blue dress stands out in the foreground, surrounded by a crowd of people and creatures. The atmosphere is chaotic, with some figures appearing to be in distress or fleeing. In the background, a cityscape is visible, with buildings and towers that seem to be engulfed in flames. The overall mood of the painting is one of turmoil and upheaval. To learn more about the artistic style of this painting, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.