Who painted The Slave Davus and the Maid Mysis. From Terence´s Andria.?

The Slave Davus and the Maid Mysis. From Terence´s Andria. was painted by Nicolai Abildgaard in 1804.

Where can I see The Slave Davus and the Maid Mysis. From Terence´s Andria.?

The Slave Davus and the Maid Mysis. From Terence´s Andria. is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is The Slave Davus and the Maid Mysis. From Terence´s Andria.?

The Slave Davus and the Maid Mysis. From Terence´s Andria. is associated with Neoclassicism.

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Museum-quality prints of The Slave Davus and the Maid Mysis. From Terence´s Andria. are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

The Slave Davus and the Maid Mysis. From Terence´s Andria.

Nicolai Abildgaard , 1804

The Slave Davus and the Maid Mysis. From Terence´s Andria. is an oil painting by the Neoclassicist artist Nicolai Abildgaard. It dates from 1804 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Nicolai Abildgaard's 1804 painting, 'The Slave Davus and the Maid Mysis. From Terence's Andria,' is an oil-on-canvas work that exemplifies the neoclassical style. It illustrates a scene from the Roman comedy 'Andria' by Terence.

Subject & Meaning

The painting captures a tense moment between the slave Davus and the maid Mysis in an ancient courtyard, with a third figure observing. The scene is set against a backdrop of architectural elements and additional figures, conveying a sense of drama and narrative.

Technique & Style

Abildgaard employs chiaroscuro to create depth and emotional intensity, characteristic of his skillful use of light and shadow. The neoclassical influence is evident in the work's classical theme and attention to detail.

History & Provenance

As a professor at the New Royal Danish Academy of Art and a royal history painter, Abildgaard contributed to various projects, including work on the Christiansborg and Fredensborg palaces, reflecting his prominence in Danish art during this period.

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Artist

Nicolai Abildgaard

Nicolai Abraham Abildgaard (11 September 1743 – 4 June 1809) was a Danish neoclassical and royal history painter, sculptor, architect, and professor of painting, mythology, and anatomy at the New Royal Danish Academy of Art in Copenhagen…