Artwork

Alcestis and Admetus

Alcestis and Admetus, by Unknown, 1750
Alcestis and Admetus, by Unknown, 1750

Alcestis and Admetus is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Alcestis and Admetus is a painting created around 1750 by an artist known as 30117_person. It is housed at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a classical scene with figures in antique attire, including a prominent woman in white. Dogs and a table with objects are also present, set against a backdrop of columns and a curtain, evoking an atmosphere of classical antiquity.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by its elegant and refined mood, achieved through the depiction of classical elements and the use of a gold frame with a black border.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known