ErigoneCharles-André van Loo · 1747
Baroque
1747
Musée d'art et d'archéologie de Laon
Charles-André van Loo (1705 – 1765)
French Rococo painter of elegant mythological scenes and royal portraits who served as First Painter to King Louis XV.
Musée d'art et d'archéologie de Laon (Laon, France)
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About this artwork
- Title: Erigone
- Artist: Charles-André van Loo
- Year: 1747
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Musée d'art et d'archéologie de Laon
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Corpus context: baroque drama & opulence, royal patronage & aristocracy
- Keywords: diana goddess, rococo style, foliage painting
- Color intensity: Balanced
Questions & Answers
Where does "Erigone" sit within Charles-André van Loo's body of work?
"Erigone" shares with Charles-André van Loo's other works its Baroque style and the recorded themes: baroque drama & opulence, diana, goddess of the hunt, royal patronage & aristocracy.
What aliases or alternate names does Charles-André van Loo have?
Charles-André van Loo is also known as Σαρλ Αντρέ βαν Λου, シャルル＝アンドレ＝ヴァン＝ルー, 샤를앙드레 반 루, Шарль Андре Ван Лоо, Carle van Loo.
How do contrast and harmony combine in "Erigone"?
The color composition of "Erigone" by Charles-André van Loo combines a bold contrast with a balanced harmony harmony.