Pygmalion ja hänen veistoksensa
Louis Jean François Lagrenée vanhempi / den äldre / the Elder
unspecified
From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
Louis Jean François Lagrenée vanhempi / den äldre / the Elder
unspecified
From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
Pygmalion ja hänen veistoksensa is an unspecified by Louis Jean François Lagrenée vanhempi / den äldre / the Elder, held at Finnish National Gallery.
This painting shows a man kneeling in front of a naked woman who looks like she’s made of stone or marble. Behind them, another woman in blue sits on a cloud, holding a torch while a small cherub hovers nearby. The scene has broken statues and draped fabrics scattered around, with a red curtain hanging in the background. The man seems to be touching the statue’s hand, as if bringing her to life. The lighting is dramatic, with dark shadows and bright spots that make the figures pop. Next, look up *chiaroscuro* to see how this strong light-and-shadow trick works.
