The Meal at Simons
1706
unspecified
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
1706
unspecified
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
This painting shows a lively scene of people gathered around a table, with one man standing up and holding a plate above his head. The room is filled with columns and statues, and the atmosphere seems joyful and celebratory. The artist has used warm colors to create a sense of comfort and community, and the brushstrokes are loose and expressive. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up Jean Jouvenet.
