Artwork
Nine Months with Signs of the Zodiac: May with the Sign of Gemini
Nine Months with Signs of the Zodiac: May with the Sign of Gemini is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Jan Kamphuysen. It dates from 1796 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
About this work
Overview
Nine Months with Signs of the Zodiac: May with the Sign of Gemini is a 1796 oil painting by Dutch artist Jan Kamphuysen, characterized by its tall, narrow format and stacked allegorical scenes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a series of scenes linked to the zodiac sign of Gemini and the month of May, featuring symbolic figures and objects, including a muscular man with a baby and a snake, and a woman with a child amidst foliage.
Technique & Style
Rendered in oil paint, the work showcases Kamphuysen's skill in creating contrast through alternating dark and light colors, and is associated with the Rococo style, evident in its decorative quality and use of gold and black borders.
History & Provenance
Created by Jan Kamphuysen, a pupil of Pieter Barbiers, the painting is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, reflecting the artist's work in interior decorations, landscapes, and historical allegories.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jan Kamphuysen, Camphuysen, or Kamphuijsen (1760–1841) was a painter from the Netherlands.
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