Iris and Jupiter
1701
oil
canvas
From the collection of Palace of Versailles
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Michel Corneille the Younger
Michel Corneille the Younger (1642–1708) was an artist, born in Paris.
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oil
canvas
From the collection of Palace of Versailles
Iris and Jupiter is a 1701 oil by Michel Corneille the Younger, a Rococo painting work, held at Palace of Versailles.
In this painting, a man and a woman are depicted in a dynamic scene. The man, with curly hair and a beard, sits on a cloud, wearing a red cloth draped around his waist. He reaches out with his right hand towards the woman, who kneels on a cloud, looking up at him. She has dark hair tied back and wears a flowing blue and pink dress. The woman's gaze is fixed on the man, and her right hand is placed on her chest. The background of the painting features a blue sky with white clouds, adding to the sense of movement and energy. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures. For more on this technique, explore the works of artists who have mastered chiaroscuro.
Michel Corneille the Younger (1642–1708) was an artist, born in Paris.
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