Who painted Hector Calling Up Paris to a Battle?

Hector Calling Up Paris to a Battle was painted by Angelica Kauffmann in 1775.

Where can I see Hector Calling Up Paris to a Battle?

Hector Calling Up Paris to a Battle is held by Hermitage Museum.

What movement is Hector Calling Up Paris to a Battle?

Hector Calling Up Paris to a Battle is associated with Rococo painting.

Can I buy a print of Hector Calling Up Paris to a Battle?

Museum-quality prints of Hector Calling Up Paris to a Battle are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Hector Calling Up Paris to a Battle

Angelica Kauffmann , 1775

Hector Calling Up Paris to a Battle is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Angelica Kauffmann. It dates from 1775 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.

About this work

Overview

Hector Calling Up Paris to a Battle is an oil on canvas painting by Angelica Kauffman, created in 1775. It is now held in the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a scene from Homer's Iliad, showing Hector, armed and ready for battle, summoning Paris, who is seated with his bow at his feet, while Helen of Troy and servants look on.

Technique & Style

The work employs chiaroscuro, with strong contrasts between light and dark, to create a sense of depth and drama. The artist's attention to detail in the characters' clothing and accessories adds to the overall sense of realism.

History & Provenance

The painting's early history is unclear, but it was still in Kauffman's London studio in 1782, when an engraving was made. It entered the Hermitage between 1782 and 1797, and has been housed in various locations, ultimately returning to the Hermitage in 1930.