1525
tempera
panel
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
Atalanta's race is a 1525 tempera by Niccolò Giolfino, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.
This painting shows a lively scene with many people. In the foreground, a woman in a yellow dress is running, while another woman in a white dress is on the ground. There are also several men on horseback and on foot, some wearing red and yellow clothing. In the background, there are buildings and a blue sky. The painting has a lot of detail and color, with many different characters and actions. The woman in yellow is the main focus, and she seems to be in the middle of a race or competition. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of Niccolò Giolfino.
Niccolò Giolfino (c. 1476 – 1555) was an Italian painter of the Renaissance period, active mainly in Verona. He painted mainly sacred subjects for local churches.
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