Aurora, Johannes Voorhout (i) (attributed To), C. 1690 - C. 1710 — Johannes Voorhout

Aurora, Johannes Voorhout (I) (attributed to), c. 1690 - c. 1710

Magnificent 'Aurora' by Johannes Voorhout (attributed). A rare 17th-century ceiling painting depicting Dawn’s personification. Explore this exquisite art historical piece.


Johannes Voorhout (1647 - 1723)

Johannes Voorhout fue un pintor holandés del Siglo de Oro conocido por sus obras históricas y retratos llenos de simbolismo, destacando especialmente su retrato de Guillermo III que figura en el billete de quinientos guildas. ¡Descubre la maestría barroca!

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.