1569
oil
panel
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
Dominant colour
Couple embracing is a 1569 oil by Frans Floris, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.
The painting depicts a couple embracing, with the woman's head resting on the man's shoulder. The man's right arm is wrapped around the woman's waist, while his left hand gently touches her chest. The woman's left hand is placed on the man's chest, and her right hand is on his shoulder. The couple is dressed in 16th-century attire, with the man wearing a hat and the woman adorned with a pearl necklace. The painting is rendered in oil paint, with the artist employing chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and volume. The use of light and shadow adds a sense of drama to the scene, drawing the viewer's attention to the couple's intimate embrace. This painting is held at the Fitzwilliam Museum.
Frans Floris, Frans Floris the Elder or Frans Floris de Vriendt (17 April 1519 – 1 October 1570) was a Flemish painter, draughtsman, print artist and tapestry designer.
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