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Scène de magie noire ou Bacchanale

Louis Cretey

1696

oil

canvas

From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon

French Classical Baroque Baroque Mythology

Dominant colour

Scène de magie noire ou Bacchanale is a 1696 oil by Louis Cretey, a French Classical Baroque work, held at Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.

Who painted this?: Louis Cretey
When & what style?: 1696 · French Classical Baroque
Where can I see it?: Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon

About this work

This painting depicts a woman reclining on a bed, covered by a white sheet that drapes over her body. The room is dimly lit, with a few figures visible in the background. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet intimacy. In the foreground, the woman's body is the main focus, with the sheet draped elegantly over her form. The background is more subdued, with the figures barely visible in the shadows. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the woman in the foreground. Next, explore the work of Louis Cretey.

About the artist

Artist

Louis Cretey

Louis Cretey, formerly known as Pierre-Louis Cretey (c.1635 – after 1702), was a French baroque painter and one of the leading masters in the Lyonnaise school.

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