Artwork
The Birth of Adonis
The Birth of Adonis is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Jacopo Amigoni. It dates from 1727 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.
About this work
Overview
The Birth of Adonis is a Rococo-period oil painting, created circa 1727 by Jacopo Amigoni, an Italian artist known for his work in Venice and across Europe.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a mythological scene of the birth of Adonis, surrounded by a group of women in robes, set within a forest landscape with trees and a dog present.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work features muted color tones, characteristic of Amigoni's style, which blends late-Baroque richness with Rococo subtlety.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the National Gallery of Ireland's collection, reflecting Amigoni's European influence and the piece's enduring appeal.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jacopo Amigoni (born Giacomo Amiconi; 1682 – September 1752), was an Italian painter of the late-Baroque or Rococo period, who began his career in Venice, but traveled and was prolific throughout Europe, where his sumptuous portraits were…
