Who created "Aurora"?

Aurora was created by Simon Vouet in 1600 - 1659.

When was "Aurora" created?

This artwork was created 1600 - 1659.

Is "Aurora" in the public domain?

Yes, Aurora is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Aurora

Simon Vouet

1600 - 1659

Medium

paper

Dimensions

195; 230

About this artwork

hoogte 230 mm x breedte 195 mm

Art Historical Context

Simon Vouet's *Aurora*, dating to the artist's active years (c. 1600–1659), is a delicate work on paper measuring a compact 230 mm high by 195 mm wide. As a leading figure in French art, Vouet drew inspiration from his extensive travels in Italy, where he the dramatic flair of Caravaggio and the Carracci brothers. This intimate drawing likely captures the mythological goddess of dawn, Aurora, a favored subject in Baroque imagery symbolizing renewal, light, and the triumph of day over night. Vouet's mastery shines in such preparatory sketches, where fluid lines and subtle shading on paper fore...

About the Artist

Simon Vouet · 1590–1649

French painter. Comment on works: Portraits; Religious; Mythology; Allegory

Aurora

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