Artwork
Cimon und Pera
Cimon und Pera is an unspecified painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Cimon und Pera is a Baroque painting that features a dramatic scene with a woman and a man in a dark setting.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a woman in a flowing gown and a shirtless man embracing her, with the woman displaying a concerned expression as she looks downward.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and drama through strong contrasts between light and dark, drawing attention to the central figures.
Context
The painting exemplifies the artistic techniques characteristic of the Baroque period, with chiaroscuro being a notable feature.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
