Artwork

Juno

Juno, by Rembrandt, oil, 1663
Juno, by Rembrandt, oil, 1663

Juno is an oil painting by Rembrandt. It dates from 1663 and is held in the collection of the LVR-Landesmuseum Bonn.

About this work

Overview

Juno is a 1663 oil painting by Rembrandt van Rijn, a prominent Dutch artist. The work is part of the Hammer Museum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts Juno, the Roman goddess, dressed in ornate attire and adorned with symbols of power, including a gold crown and scepter. Her regal appearance conveys nobility and authority.

Technique & Style

The painting employs chiaroscuro, emphasizing contrasts between light and dark to create depth and dimension. Rembrandt's characteristic use of light and shadow is evident in the work, adding to its expressive quality.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Rembrandt

Artist

Rembrandt

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (15 July 1606 – 4 October 1669), known mononymously as Rembrandt, was a Dutch Golden Age painter, printmaker, and draughtsman.

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