Who created "The Death of Harmonia"?

The Death of Harmonia was created by Jean-Baptiste Marie Pierre in ca. 1740–41.

When was "The Death of Harmonia" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1740–41.

What medium is "The Death of Harmonia"?

The Death of Harmonia is Oil on canvas.

Is "The Death of Harmonia" in the public domain?

Yes, The Death of Harmonia is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Death of Harmonia

Jean-Baptiste Marie Pierre

ca. 1740–41

Medium

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

77 1/2 x 58 1/4 in. (196.9 x 148 cm)

Classification

Paintings

Department

European Paintings

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harry N. Abrams, by exchange, 1969

Accession Number

69.129

Tags

MenDeathWomen

Art Historical Context

Jean-Baptiste Marie Pierre's *The Death of Harmonia (ca. 1740–41) captivates with its dramatic depiction of a mythological moment, rendered in lush oil on canvas. This-scale work, measuring nearly 78 by 58 inches, portrays the poignant death of Harmonia, the Greek goddess of harmony concord, surrounded by figures conveying grief and mortality—themes hinted at in its tags of men, women, and. Pierre, a prominent French Rococo artist trained at the Académie Royale, excelled in history painting, blending elegance with emotional intensity. Created during the opulent Rococo era in mid-18th-century ...

The Death of Harmonia

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