1805
oil
canvas
From the collection of J. Paul Getty Museum
Justice and Divine Vengeance Pursuing Crime is a 1805 oil by Pierre Paul Prud'hon, a French Romanticism work, held at J. Paul Getty Museum.
This painting depicts a dramatic scene with three figures. In the foreground, a man lies on the ground, possibly dead or injured. Behind him, a woman in a dark dress grasps a torch and points towards the fallen figure. Above them, a winged woman in a red robe brandishes a sword, appearing to chase after the man. The background features a rocky landscape with a full moon shining through the clouds. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of tension and drama, with strong contrasts between light and dark. The overall mood is one of intensity and urgency. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique further.
Pierre-Paul Prud'hon (French pronunciation: , 4 April 1758 – 16 February 16, 1823) was a French Neo-classical painter and draughtsman best known in his own time for his allegorical paintings and portraits, now for his drawings.
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