Artwork
Satyress with a Putto
Satyress with a Putto is an oil painting by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo. It dates from 1743 and is held in the collection of the Norton Simon Museum.
About this work
Overview
Satyress with a Putto is an oil painting by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, created around 1743. The work is now held at the Norton Simon Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a seated female figure, possibly a mythological character, with a putto behind her. She holds a golden jug and wears a necklace, set against a serene landscape with trees, a house, and a cloudy sky.
Technique & Style
Tiepolo's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing attention to the central figures through the interplay of light and shadow.
Artist & collection
Artist
Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, also known as Giambattista Tiepolo, was an Italian painter and printmaker from the Republic of Venice who painted in the Rococo style, considered an important member of the 18th-century Venetian school.
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