Hermes, Herse and Aglauros
1590
oil
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
1590
oil
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
This painting shows three figures in a classical setting. On the left, a man wearing a helmet and holding a spear stands next to a woman sitting on the floor. The woman is looking up at the man. On the right, another woman sits on a chair, holding a book and looking at the viewer. The background features columns and a blue sky with clouds. The painting's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and movement. The figures are arranged in a way that draws the viewer's eye around the painting. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up "glazing".
