The Golden Calf
1750
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1750
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
The Golden Calf is a 1750 by Jacopo Leonardis, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting depicts a scene with multiple figures in the sky and on the ground. The sky is filled with people, some of whom are falling or being thrown down. The ground scene shows a group of people gathered around a large object, possibly an altar or a statue. In the background, there are trees and a building. The painting appears to be an allegory, with the figures in the sky and on the ground representing different themes or ideas. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark, adds depth and emotion to the scene. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
