Who painted Juno in the peacock chariot?

Juno in the peacock chariot was painted by Andrea Sacchi in 1625.

Where can I see Juno in the peacock chariot?

Juno in the peacock chariot is held by Kunsthistorisches Museum.

What movement is Juno in the peacock chariot?

Juno in the peacock chariot is associated with Early Baroque Italian.

Artwork

Juno in the peacock chariot

Andrea Sacchi , 1625

Juno in the peacock chariot is an unspecified painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Andrea Sacchi. It dates from 1625 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.

About this work

Overview

Andrea Sacchi's painting 'Juno in the peacock chariot' is an early Baroque work, created in 1625. It is part of the Kunsthistorisches Museum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts Juno, the Roman goddess, riding in a chariot drawn by peacocks, a motif rooted in classical mythology. Juno is shown with a calm expression, surrounded by a rainbow and a cherub holding flowers, emphasizing the scene's divine nature.

Technique & Style

Sacchi's use of color and composition conveys a sense of movement and energy. The work is characteristic of High Baroque Classicism, a style associated with Roman painters like Nicolas Poussin and Giovanni Battista Passeri, with whom Sacchi worked.