Artwork
Amarilli bekranst Mirtillo
Amarilli bekranst Mirtillo is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Hieronymus van der Mij. It dates from 1735 and is held in the collection of the Amsterdam Museum.
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Overview
Amarilli bekranst Mirtillo is an 18th-century oil painting by Dutch artist Hieronymus van der Mij, created in 1735. The work depicts a scene of Mirtillo and Amarillis' marriage, set outdoors in a forest environment.
Subject & Meaning
The painting illustrates the marital union of Mirtillo and Amarillis, with the central figure of Amarillis portrayed in a relaxed, shepherd-like pose, adorned with a flower crown and accompanied by a dog, conveying a sense of peacefulness amidst a mixed assembly of clothed and partially clothed figures.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work aligns with the Rococo movement, characterized by its outdoor setting, emphasis on natural elements, and the interplay of draped and undraped figures, reflecting van der Mij's training under Willem van Mieris in Leiden.
History & Provenance
Created by Hieronymus van der Mij in 1735, the painting is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection. Van der Mij, a portrait painter, was not only a student of Willem van Mieris but also later became a teacher and director of the Leidse Tekenacademie.
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Artist
Hieronymus van der Mij (1687–1761) was an 18th-century portrait painter from the Dutch Republic.
