Who painted Astraea leaves the earth?

Astraea leaves the earth was painted by Salvator Rosa in 1665.

Where can I see Astraea leaves the earth?

Astraea leaves the earth is held by Kunsthistorisches Museum.

What movement is Astraea leaves the earth?

Astraea leaves the earth is associated with Early Baroque Italian.

Artwork

Astraea leaves the earth

Salvator Rosa , 1665

Astraea leaves the earth is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Salvator Rosa. It dates from 1665 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.

About this work

Overview

Astraea leaves the earth is a 1665 oil painting by Salvator Rosa, an Italian artist known for his landscapes and historical scenes.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts Astraea, a figure from mythology, leaving the earth, a scene that draws on classical themes.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil paint, the work is characteristic of the early Baroque style in Italy, marked by dramatic and expressive qualities.

History & Provenance

The painting is now part of the Kunsthistorisches Museum's collection, having been created during Rosa's active period in cities such as Naples, Rome, and Florence.

Artist & collection

Artist

Salvator Rosa

Salvator Rosa (1615 – 15 March 1673) is best known today as an Italian Baroque painter, whose romanticised landscapes and history paintings, often set in dark and untamed nature, exerted considerable influence from the 17th century into…