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O/Ref: JV-DAHC
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Diana and her companions by Johannes Vermeer
This oil painting of a mythological scene outdoors captivates with its gentle tranquility.
Drawing its theme from Greco-Roman mythology, this contemplative composition moves away from the painter’s usual interior scenes to explore the female nude outdoors. Bearing the title “Diana and her companions”, this poetic creation signed by Jan Vermeer captures the goddess of the hunt surrounded by her nymphs. The author establishes a climate of mysterious tranquility where antique modesty combines with Golden Age melancholy.
Seated on a rock on the left side of the framing, the goddess dressed in a golden fabric contemplates the ground with gentle gravity. Before her, a kneeling nymph in a purple gown delicately washes her mistress’s feet in a copper basin filled with water. Two other attendants observe the scene in quiet postures, one seen from behind carrying a bright orange drapery over her shoulder. A faithful dog with white and brown fur sleeps in the foreground on the dark grass. In the background, dense tree foliage stands out against a golden-tinted twilight sky.
Jan Vermeer confirms his mastery in handling colored shadows and the delicate modeling of female flesh. His subtle oil painting technique gives this mythological gathering a peaceful atmosphere of remarkable plastic beauty.
INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PAINTING :
- Oil painting reproduction made by hand on a coton canvas.
- The choice of the formats is possible from the options of the article with the possibility of ordering your custom format.
- The delay for the making of the reproduction is about 3 or 4 weeks but this delay can be extended by the painter if necessary.
- Shipping time are approximately 10 to 15 business days by NORMAL delivery and 5 to 6 business days by EXPRESS delivery.