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DiaporamaAurora, Johannes Voorhout (I) (attributed to), c. 1690 - c. 1710
Johannes Voorhout (1647 – 1723)
Johannes Voorhout (1647-1723) was a Dutch Golden Age painter known for history paintings, portraits & allegorical scenes. His work reflects the era's prosperity and includes notable pieces like his portrait of William III featured on the 500 guilder
Ceiling painting in the porch of a dollhouse; representing the personification of the Dawn, Aurora, with a burning torch in her right hand, sat on a cloud with the orange glowing sun in the background. Around her are three angels with circle, an arrow and loose flowers. The painting is framed by a profile frame painted in yellow grisaille shades with laurel wreaths; The four swallows are filled with a shell and leaves in white grisaille shades.
About this artwork
- Title: Aurora, Johannes Voorhout (I) (attributed to), c. 1690 - c. 1710
- Artist: Johannes Voorhout
- Year: 1710
- Original dimensions: 35.0 x 24.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Creative period: Late Medieval
- Color palette: Earthy
- Keywords: yellow grisaille , dutch golden age , oil on canvas
- Color intensity: Balanced
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