1800
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
Dominant colour
The Triumph of Amphitrite is a 1800 oil by Étienne Jeaurat, held at National Gallery of Ireland.
This painting depicts a lively scene of a woman, Amphitrite, riding on the back of a large sea creature, possibly a fish or a dragon. She is surrounded by several other figures, including a man playing a musical instrument and another man holding a shell. The woman is dressed in a flowing white robe, while the other figures are mostly nude. The background of the painting is a serene landscape with rolling hills and a few trees. The sky above is a soft blue with a few wispy clouds. The overall mood of the painting is one of joy and celebration, with the figures seeming to dance and play in the water. The painting's use of color and light creates a sense of depth and movement, drawing the viewer's eye through the scene. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up the term "glazing".
Étienne Jeaurat (9 February 1699 – 14 December 1789) was a French painter, above all remembered for his lively street scenes.
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