River Landscape with Mercury and Psyche

River Landscape with Mercury and Psyche

Simon Novellanus

1595

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a serene river landscape with a few trees and a building on the left side. In the sky, two figures are flying, one of them holding a bow and arrow. The scene is depicted in a classical style, with gentle lines and soft shading. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and atmosphere. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Renaissance movement.

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