Who painted Juno asks Aeolus to destroy Aeneas's ships?

Juno asks Aeolus to destroy Aeneas's ships was painted by Samuel Massé in 1727.

Where can I see Juno asks Aeolus to destroy Aeneas's ships?

Juno asks Aeolus to destroy Aeneas's ships is held by National Museum in Warsaw.

What movement is Juno asks Aeolus to destroy Aeneas's ships?

Juno asks Aeolus to destroy Aeneas's ships is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Juno asks Aeolus to destroy Aeneas's ships

Samuel Massé , 1727

Juno asks Aeolus to destroy Aeneas's ships is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Samuel Massé. It dates from 1727 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.

About this work

Overview

Juno asks Aeolus to destroy Aeneas's ships is an oil painting by Samuel Massé, created in 1727, now held at the National Museum in Warsaw.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a scene from mythology where Juno, standing on a cloud, gestures to Aeolus, seated on another cloud. The surrounding figures, some nude and distressed, add to the turmoil, as Juno implores Aeolus to destroy Aeneas's ships.

Technique & Style

The artist employs chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts between light and dark, to heighten the dramatic effect of the chaotic scene unfolding against a dark, cloudy background with a hint of blue sky.