1751
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
Parody of Raphael's 'School of Athens' is a 1751 oil by Joshua Reynolds, a Rococo painting work, depicting Party, held at National Gallery of Ireland.
This painting is a parody of Raphael's 'School of Athens'. It features a lively scene with many people in 18th-century clothing, some of whom are holding books or papers. The setting appears to be a large room with tall ceilings and archways. In the center of the painting, a group of men are gathered around a table, engaged in conversation. One man is standing on the table, holding a book and gesturing to the others. The atmosphere is one of lively discussion and debate. The painting's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts of light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth, adds to the sense of energy and movement in the scene. Look up chiaroscuro next.
Sir Joshua Reynolds (16 July 1723 – 23 February 1792) was an English painter who specialised in portraits.
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