Apollo and Aurora
The Met
Artist: Gerard de Lairesse(Dutch, Liège 1641–1711 Amsterdam)
Date: 1671
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 80 1/2 x 76 1/8 in. (204.5 x 193.4 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Manuel E. and Ellen G. Rionda, 1943
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Two women, one in a chariot pulled by two horses, the other scattering flowers
Detailed Description
The image shows two female figures and two horses against a cloudy sky. In the upper left, a woman with long, dark, wavy hair is shown in profile, looking forward. She wears a golden, armored bodice and a voluminous red cloak that billows behind her, creating a large, bright red shape. Her left arm is extended, holding reins that lead to two horses. She stands in a dark, ornate chariot, partially visible. Two large horses, one dark brown and one white, are positioned centrally, rearing upwards. The brown horse is in the foreground, its head turned slightly to the right, with a dark bridle and decorative harness featuring gold medallions. The white horse is behind and to the right of the brown one, also rearing. Both horses have flowing manes and tails. Below the horses and slightly to the right, a second woman floats amidst clouds. She has light skin, light hair, and wears a pale blue or white flowing gown with an off-the-shoulder neckline. A pearl necklace is around her neck, and a small golden crown or tiara sits on her head. She holds a dark basket filled with pink and white flowers in her left hand, while her right hand is raised, scattering smaller white flowers. Her legs and bare feet are visible, with a faint red mark on her left foot. The background consists of light, hazy clouds at the top, transitioning to darker, more defined clouds at the bottom.
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