Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Cymon and Iphigenia
Benjamin West
This 1773 Neoclassical masterpiece by Benjamin West captures the moment of awakening and beauty from Boccaccio's Decameron.
Cymon and Iphigenia
Benjamin West
1766 · Oil Paint, Panel
A masterful Neoclassical painting depicting the transformative moment of love at first sight from Boccaccio's Decameron.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character in a warmer tonal register — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Study · Library · Living Room
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
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- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Soft gray
About the piece
Painted by Benjamin West in 1766, this work illustrates the mythological tale of Cymon, who is moved by the beauty of the sleeping Iphigenia. The composition exemplifies the Neoclassical style with its clear forms, rich color palette, and dramatic interplay of light and shadow under a twilight sky. It captures a moment of quiet contemplation and classical grace.
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