Departure of the Amazons
The Met
Artist: Claude Déruet(French, Nancy ca. 1588–1660 Nancy)
Date: 1620s
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 20 x 26 in. (50.8 x 66 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Harry G. Sperling, 1971
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A large group of armored figures on horseback in a landscape with buildings and trees
Detailed Description
This oil painting depicts a large gathering of armored figures on horseback within a detailed landscape. The scene is dominated by numerous riders and horses filling the midground, arranged in a procession. On the far left, a complex of stone buildings with domes and arched windows is situated on a rocky, tree-covered outcrop. The background on the right features a dense forest of dark green and brown trees, with distant blue-green hills visible under a light gray sky. The figures in the foreground and midground are elaborately dressed in helmets with plumes, breastplates, and flowing cloaks in shades of red, purple, green, and gold. Many carry spears or standards, including a prominent red banner held by a figure on a white horse on the right side. The horses are varied in color, including white, brown, and dark gray, and are adorned with decorative bridles and saddles. Several central figures appear to be interacting, with one figure in a purple cloak and gold armor on a light brown horse gesturing towards the left. The ground beneath the horses is dark and uneven, suggesting a path or clearing. The overall lighting is subdued, with some highlights on the armor and cloaks.
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