Jupiter ja Merkurius Filemonin ja Bauciin luona
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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
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Artist
Jan van Noordt
Jan van Noordt (1623–1681) was a Dutch artist, born in Schagen.
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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
Dominant colour
Jupiter ja Merkurius Filemonin ja Bauciin luona is an unspecified by Jan van Noordt, a Dutch Golden Age work, depicting Heracles, held at Finnish National Gallery.
This painting shows Jupiter and Mercury visiting an old couple, Philemon and Baucis. The scene is quite detailed, with the gods and the old couple interacting in a cozy home. The artist's use of light and shadow adds depth to the scene, which is a notable aspect of the work. You might want to look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
Jan van Noordt (1623–1681) was a Dutch artist, born in Schagen.
See the richer artist page
