Aegina Visited by Jupiter
The Met
Artist: Jean-Baptiste Greuze(French, Tournus 1725–1805 Paris)
Date: ca. 1767–69
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 57 7/8 x 77 1/8 in. (147 x 195.9 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Harry N. Abrams and Purchase, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, Pfeiffer, Fletcher, and Rogers Funds, 1970
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A partially draped woman on a bed, a robed figure, and an eagle in dark clouds
Detailed Description
An indoor scene features two figures and a sky element. In the center-right, a light-skinned woman reclines on a bed, her body partially covered by white drapery. She lies on her back, propped up slightly, with her left arm raised and bent, her hand near her head. Her gaze is directed upwards and to the right, her mouth slightly open. Her light brown hair is styled with some braids or adornments. Her torso and legs are visible, with a white sheet covering her lower body and extending over the bed. To the left, a figure dressed in a long blue robe with tan sleeves and a white head covering leans over the reclining woman. This figure has light skin and looks down at the woman with a focused gaze, their right hand gently touching the woman's arm. The bed has a golden headboard and footboard, and a small, ornate wooden table stands to the left of the bed, holding a small mirror and a string of beads. The background on the left features dark, draped fabric in shades of brown and purple. On the upper right, a sky with dark, swirling clouds and bright golden light is visible. A large, dark bird, resembling an eagle, is depicted within these clouds, appearing to descend or hover above the bed. The overall color palette includes rich browns, deep blues, whites, and golden yellows, with strong contrasts between light and shadow.
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