Contains nudity
Figure Studies
The Fall of Phaeton
Peter Paul Rubens
A masterpiece of Baroque drama by Peter Paul Rubens, capturing the mythological fall of Phaeton with swirling motion and brilliant light.
The Departure of Phaeton
Jean Jouvenet
1680 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A masterpiece of French Baroque art, this dynamic composition captures a mythological ascent with luminous light and swirling motion.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with lively force with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Olive green
About the piece
Painted around 1680 by Jean Jouvenet, this grand work depicts the Departure of Phaeton in a classic Baroque style. The composition is defined by its dramatic chiaroscuro, contrasting deep shadows with brilliant golden light as the mythological figures and their steeds prepare for flight.
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