Surprised, or Infidelity Found Out
The Met
Artist: Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich(German, Weimar 1712–1774 Dresden)
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 28 3/4 x 28 5/8 in. (73 x 72.7 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, 1871
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Elegantly dressed figures and winged putti in a wooded landscape, with a reclining couple
Detailed Description
This image depicts a gathering of figures, including elegantly dressed adults and winged putti, set within a wooded landscape under a partly cloudy sky. In the upper left, dense, dark green foliage of large trees fills the background, contrasting with a brighter blue sky and white clouds visible in the upper right. The ground beneath the figures is a mix of green and brown earth. In the lower left quadrant, a man and a woman are positioned on the ground. The woman, wearing a voluminous golden yellow gown and a light-colored straw hat, is seated with her legs extended to the right, her left arm raised. The man, dressed in a dark jacket and light breeches, lies partially on his back, extending both hands upwards. Above them, a small, winged putto hovers, holding a bow and an arrow. Towards the center and right, a standing group of figures is arranged. A second winged putto, holding a burning stick, stands in the lower center, looking towards the right. To its immediate right, a woman in a dark, off-the-shoulder gown with white trim and a tall white wig stands prominently, gazing forward. Beside her, another woman in a light green dress with a red feathered hat looks towards the left. Behind these two women, several other figures are partially visible, including a man in a brown hat and coat. On the far right, a figure in a distinctive harlequin-patterned costume, with a red cap, bends forward, looking towards the left. The clothing features colors such as golden yellow, dark green, black, white, and red.
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