1811
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
Dominant colour
Allégorie de la naissance du roi de Rome is a 1811 oil by Philippe-Auguste Hennequin, held at Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.
The painting depicts a woman, dressed in a flowing robe, seated on a throne-like chair. She holds a small child in her lap and wears a crown of leaves on her head. A man stands to her left, holding a scepter and wearing a dark robe. The background features a cityscape with buildings and a statue of a man on horseback. In the foreground, the woman's robe is draped elegantly, and the child looks up at her with curiosity. The man's expression is serious, and his scepter is adorned with a small figure at the top. This painting is reminiscent of the works of Philippe-Auguste Hennequin, who was known for his classical style and attention to detail.
Philippe-Auguste Hennequin (10 August 1762 – 12 May 1833) was a French painter who specialised in history painting and portrait painting.
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