Selene and Endymion
1770
oil
From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art
1770
oil
From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Selene and Endymion is a 1770 oil by Ubaldo Gandolfi, held at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
The painting depicts a serene scene of a woman and a man in a tranquil setting. The woman, dressed in a flowing white robe, sits on a rock, gazing down at the man who lies sleeping at her feet. The man is shirtless, with his right arm resting on a rock and his left arm bent across his chest. In the background, a crescent moon shines brightly, casting a soft glow over the scene. The woman's dark hair is adorned with a blue ribbon, and she holds a bow and arrow in her right hand. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of peacefulness and contemplation. To learn more about the technique used in this painting, explore the art of chiaroscuro.
