Heimkehr der Briseis
1750
From the collection of Art Collection of the University Göttingen
copper
1750
From the collection of Art Collection of the University Göttingen
This painting shows a group of people in an outdoor scene, possibly near a shipwreck. Some are dressed in flowing robes, while others wear simple clothes or are nearly naked. A few figures are helping a man who’s lying on the ground, and others stand around holding objects like a bundle and a stick. The background has dark, tangled ropes and a rocky shore under a dim sky. The woman in the center wears a white dress and holds a cloth, while the man in red seems to be leading the group. The painting’s colors are mostly earthy—browns, reds, and muted blues—with some lighter skin tones. This looks like it might be connected to copper.
