The Judgment of Midas
1589
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1589
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The painting shows a scene with Midas, a figure from ancient stories. It's interesting because the artist, Nicolaes Clock, was part of a group of Dutch artists. He was likely influenced by other artists of his time, like those in Haarlem, where Karel van Mander worked. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Nicolaes Clock (Dutch).
