1650
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
Aurora y Thyton is a 1650 oil by Sebastiano Ricci, held at National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.
This painting depicts a scene with a woman in a flowing red and white dress, surrounded by cherubs. The woman is positioned in the center, with her arms outstretched and her head tilted back. She appears to be in motion, as if she is dancing or twirling. The cherubs are scattered around her, some of them holding flowers or other objects. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the figures in the foreground. The overall effect is one of movement and energy, as if the scene is unfolding before our eyes. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene.
Sebastiano Ricci (1 August 1659 – 15 May 1734) was an Italian Baroque painter of the late Baroque period in Venetian painting.
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