1613
oil
canvas
From the collection of Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
Roman Senators and Legates is a 1613 oil by Jean Lemaire, a French Classical Baroque work, held at Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.
This painting depicts a group of men in classical Roman attire, gathered in a grand, ancient setting. The scene is set amidst imposing stone structures, with a prominent fountain and statues in the background. The artist's use of oil paint brings depth and richness to the scene, with the warm tones of the stone and the cool tones of the sky creating a sense of contrast. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Jean Lemaire.
Jean Lemaire (1598–1659) was a French painter. He is also known as Lemaire-Poussin, due to his frequent close collaborations with Nicolas Poussin. He specialised in landscapes and classical architectural scenes,…
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