Artwork
Scène de magie noire ou Bacchanale
Scène de magie noire ou Bacchanale is an oil painting by the French Classical Baroque artist Louis Cretey. It dates from 1696 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.
About this work
Overview
Scène de magie noire ou Bacchanale is a 1696 oil painting by Louis Cretey, a prominent figure in the Lyonnaise school of French Baroque painting.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a reclining woman surrounded by shadowy figures, evoking a sense of quiet intimacy and mystery. The scene is set in a dimly lit room, with the woman's body, draped in a white sheet, as the primary focus.
Technique & Style
Cretey's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth, drawing attention to the woman in the foreground while subduing the background figures. The work exemplifies the French classical Baroque style, characteristic of its mythology genre.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon's collection, reflecting its significance within the artistic heritage of the region.
Artist & collection
Artist
Louis Cretey, formerly known as Pierre-Louis Cretey (c.1635 – after 1702), was a French baroque painter and one of the leading masters in the Lyonnaise school.
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