Who painted The Slave Davus and the Maid Mysis. From Terence´s Andria.?

The Slave Davus and the Maid Mysis. From Terence´s Andria. was painted by Unknown in 1804.

Where can I see The Slave Davus and the Maid Mysis. From Terence´s Andria.?

The Slave Davus and the Maid Mysis. From Terence´s Andria. is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is The Slave Davus and the Maid Mysis. From Terence´s Andria.?

The Slave Davus and the Maid Mysis. From Terence´s Andria. is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

The Slave Davus and the Maid Mysis. From Terence´s Andria.

Unknown , 1804

The Slave Davus and the Maid Mysis. From Terence´s Andria. is a photography by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1804 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Created in 1804 by the artist known as 241_person, this image illustrates a scene from Terence’s comedy *Andria*.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1804 by the artist known as 241_person, this image illustrates a scene from Terence’s comedy *Andria*. The composition is preserved in the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. It captures a moment of physical conflict within an architectural setting, rendered in a palette of warm golds, deep shadows, and contrasting colors.

Subject & Meaning

The central action depicts a muscular figure in a greenish drape seizing a woman clad in blue, who is being pulled backward. Two additional characters observe: one leaning against a darkened archway in a red robe, the other kneeling in green. The tableau reflects the comic tension of the play, where a slave and a maid become entangled in a humorous dispute.

Technique & Style

The artist employs chiaroscuro to separate forms, using a bright orange sky and luminous walls to illuminate the foreground while receding structures fade into shadow. Strong contrasts between the figures’ garments—green, blue, and red—enhance the sense of movement and emotional intensity. The brushwork suggests a careful modeling of flesh and fabric against the architectural backdrop.

History & Provenance

The work entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings after its creation in the early nineteenth century, though specific acquisition details remain undocumented. Its attribution to 241_person, a relatively obscure figure, is based on archival records linking the artist to a series of theatrical illustrations produced around 1804.

Context

Terence’s *Andria* was a popular source for visual interpretations in the late 1700s and early 1800s, when stage scenes were frequently rendered for decorative prints and collections. This image reflects that tradition, translating a comedic theatrical moment into a static composition that emphasizes drama through light, color, and spatial arrangement.