Artwork
Andrómeda
Andrómeda is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Juan Antonio de Frías y Escalante. It dates from 1651 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
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Overview
Andrómeda is a 1651 oil painting by Juan Antonio de Frías y Escalante, a Spanish Baroque artist active in the Golden Age.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the mythological figure Andrómeda, chained and threatened by a sea monster, conveying a sense of struggle and tension through her outstretched arm and clutched chain.
Technique & Style
Escalante employed chiaroscuro, using deep shadows and bright highlights to create a dramatic scene, with Andrómeda's pale skin standing out against a dark background.
History & Provenance
Painted during Escalante's early career, Andrómeda is now held in the Museo del Prado, reflecting the artist's connection to the Spanish Court and his training under Francisco Ricci.
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Artist
Juan Antonio de Frías y Escalante
Juan Antonio de Frías y Escalante (1633 in Cordoba–1669 in Madrid) was a Spanish Baroque Golden Age painter.
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