Ameto's Discovery of the Nymphs
The Met
Artist: Master of 1416(Italian, Florentine, early 15th century)
Date: ca. 1410
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Tempera on wood
Dimensions: Twelve-sided, 21 1/8 x 22 1/8 in. (53.7 x 56.2 cm)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1926
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Octagonal painting depicting numerous figures and animals engaged in various activities across a mountainous landscape
Detailed Description
The octagonal painting presents a densely populated, multi-scene landscape with numerous figures and animals. The composition is divided into foreground, middle ground, and background, all set within a mountainous terrain. In the foreground, several figures are gathered, some sitting or kneeling amidst dark green foliage. One figure in a pink robe holds a small white animal, possibly a lamb or dog. To their right, a figure in a dark blue robe bends over a square stone well, from which a red, bucket-like structure hangs. Further right, other figures in red and yellow robes are near a small fire or brush. The middle ground features undulating brown and grey mountains dotted with small, dark green trees. Many figures, dressed in robes of red, pink, yellow, and dark blue, are scattered across these slopes. Some are running, others are standing or interacting with animals. Several white and black dogs are depicted chasing white deer or goats up the mountainsides. In the background, more distant mountains rise, with small, light-colored buildings or castles visible on their peaks. The sky at the very top is dark brown, featuring a crescent moon and several small stars. The overall palette includes earthy browns and greys for the landscape, vibrant reds and pinks for clothing, and dark greens for vegetation.
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