Artwork
The Wedding of Alexander and Roxana (?)
The Wedding of Alexander and Roxana (?) is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Arnold Houbraken. It dates from 1690 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. The Wedding of Alexander and Roxana (?
About this work
Overview
The Wedding of Alexander and Roxana (?) is a 1690 oil painting by Arnold Houbraken, a Dutch artist known for his later contributions to art history.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a wedding scene, with a woman in white on a throne, accompanied by a man in a gold tunic and a child. A figure in red stands behind, holding a black bird, while a statue looms in the dark background.
Technique & Style
Houbraken's use of chiaroscuro creates depth and drama, with a range of colors from gold to white. The oil paint allows for nuanced expression of light and shadow.
History & Provenance
Created during the Dutch Golden Age, the painting reflects Houbraken's early career as a visual artist, preceding his notable work as a biographer.
Artist & collection
Artist
Arnold Houbraken (28 March 1660 – 14 October 1719) was a Dutch painter and writer from Dordrecht, now remembered mainly as a biographer of Dutch Golden Age painters.
