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Le Prophète Elie

Louis Cretey

1690

unspecified

From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon

French Classical Baroque Baroque Allegory

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Le Prophète Elie is a 1690 unspecified by Louis Cretey, a French Classical Baroque work, held at Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.

Who painted this?: Louis Cretey
When & what style?: 1690 · French Classical Baroque
Where can I see it?: Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon

About this work

This painting depicts a scene with people and a horse surrounded by flames. The colors are muted, with shades of red, brown, and gray dominating the palette. A closer look reveals the intricate details of the figures and the horse, which appear to be in motion. The use of light and shadow adds depth to the scene, drawing the viewer's attention to the central figures. The dramatic and intense atmosphere of the painting is reminiscent of works that explore the human experience in the face of adversity. To explore more works that use chiaroscuro to create a sense of tension and drama, look up the technique chiaroscuro.

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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