1796
oil
panel
From the collection of Rijksmuseum
Nine Months with Signs of the Zodiac: October with the Sign of Scorpio is a 1796 oil by Jan Kamphuysen, held at Rijksmuseum.
This painting is a long, narrow vertical strip, divided into two sections. The left side features a cherub holding a cornucopia of flowers, with a gold basket below and a winged creature with a scorpion's tail at the bottom. The right side depicts an owl perched on a colorful vase, with a white cloth draped below and a nude figure at the bottom. The painting is done in oil paint and has a classical feel to it. The use of gold accents and the depiction of mythological creatures add to the sense of luxury and grandeur. The artist's attention to detail and use of symbolism make this painting worth exploring further. For more information, check out the work of artist Jan Kamphuysen.
Jan Kamphuysen, Camphuysen, or Kamphuijsen (1760–1841) was a painter from the Netherlands.
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