The Disillusioned Medea
The Met
Artist: Paulus Bor(Dutch, Amersfoort ca. 1601–1669 Amersfoort)
Date: ca. 1640
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 61 1/4 x 44 1/4 in. (155.6 x 112.4 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Ben Heller, 1972
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A woman sits with her arm resting on a surface, surrounded by statues and a sundial
Detailed Description
A painting depicts a woman seated in the foreground, surrounded by various objects against a dark, olive-green background. The woman, with light skin, is positioned slightly to the right of center, facing left and looking upwards. Her right arm is bent, with her hand supporting her chin and cheek. Her left hand gently holds a thin, dark stick. Her light brown hair is pulled back and adorned with a small wreath of leaves and tiny red flowers. She wears a white, off-the-shoulder blouse that exposes her right shoulder and upper chest. A voluminous blue-green fabric drapes over her lower body and legs, while a gold fabric with dark, intricate patterns is draped across her lap and the dark surface her right arm rests upon. To the left, a tall, light-colored statue of a standing woman is visible, adorned with a garland of leaves and small red flowers. She appears to hold a bow. On the right side, a tall, light-colored sundial stands on a decorative pedestal, with a thin gnomon pointing upwards. Below the sundial, a white relief sculpture depicting a woman's profile is propped against the base. The background is largely dark, with a faint, indistinct horizon line visible in the upper middle section. The lighting highlights the woman's skin and white clothing against the darker surroundings.
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