Artwork
Kybele empfängt Neptun und Amphitrite
Kybele empfängt Neptun und Amphitrite is an unspecified painting by the Barbizon school artist Johann Heiss. It dates from 1675 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
About this work
Overview
Johann Heiss's 1675 painting, Kybele empfängt Neptun und Amphitrite, is a Baroque work depicting a scene from classical mythology. It is held in the Kunsthistorisches Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows the goddess Cybele receiving Neptune and Amphitrite, surrounded by figures and animals in a dynamic scene. The mythological subject is characteristic of Heiss's work, which often featured historical and mythological themes.
Technique & Style
The work is marked by a sense of movement and energy, with figures interacting in and around water. Earthy tones dominate the palette, creating a muted color scheme. The composition includes a range of elements, from nude figures to various animals and architectural features.
Artist & collection
Artist
Johann Heiss, or Heiß (19 June 1640 – February 1704) was a German painter in the Baroque style, known for historical, Biblical and mythological scenes.
