Tarquin the Elder Consulting Attius Navius
1696
oil
From the collection of J. Paul Getty Museum
1696
oil
From the collection of J. Paul Getty Museum
This painting depicts a scene with five figures, set against a backdrop of a stone building and a blue sky. In the foreground, a man in a white robe kneels, holding a tool and looking up at another man, who wears a red robe and a wreath of leaves. The second man points upwards, while a woman in the background holds a child. A bearded man stands behind them, looking on. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and drama, with strong contrasts between light and dark. The artist's skillful use of color and composition draws the viewer's eye through the scene. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique further.
