Who painted Pyramus and Thisbe?

Pyramus and Thisbe was painted by Unknown in 1629.

Where can I see Pyramus and Thisbe?

Pyramus and Thisbe is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

Artwork

Pyramus and Thisbe

Pyramus and Thisbe is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1629 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Created around 1629 by the artist known as 847_person, this oil painting titled “Pyramus and Thisbe” is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography. The composition centers on a tragic tableau drawn from the classic love story, rendered with a focus on dramatic lighting and emotional intensity.

Subject & Meaning

The scene captures the moment after the lovers’ fatal encounter: a woman in a flowing robe stands over a lifeless male figure, clutching a sword in her right hand. Her posture and expression convey profound grief, while the twisted body of the man underscores the violent culmination of their doomed romance.

Technique & Style

The artist employs chiaroscuro to model the figures, using strong contrasts of light and shadow to create depth and highlight the central drama. The illumination falls on the two protagonists, leaving the surrounding space in darker tones, which enhances the sense of sorrow and isolates the emotional core of the narrative.

History & Provenance

Attributed to 847_person, the work dates to the early seventeenth century and has been housed in the Museum of Ethnography since its acquisition. Documentation places its creation circa 1629, situating it within the period’s broader interest in mythological and literary subjects rendered with heightened theatricality.