1710 (ca.), Jean-Antoine Watteau, The Embarkation for Cythera -- Stadel Museum (Frankfurt)
From the museum label: It was Watteau, the painter of the French Rococo's "fêtes galantes", who executed this work. Etchings record the contemporary title as lle de Cythère (Island of Cythera). Greek mythology's island of love is visible in the background, populated by innumerable cupids. On our side of the water, a company of young ladies and gentlemen in festive attire has gathered to board the gondola and head for the isle of love. The luminous colours testify to the influence of Venetian painting on Watteau.
1710 (ca.), Jean-Antoine Watteau, The Embarkation for Cythera -- Stadel Museum (Frankfurt)
From the museum label: It was Watteau, the painter of the French Rococo's "fêtes galantes", who executed this work. Etchings record the contemporary title as lle de Cythère (Island of Cythera). Greek mythology's island of love is visible in the background, populated by innumerable cupids. On our side of the water, a company of young ladies and gentlemen in festive attire has gathered to board the gondola and head for the isle of love. The luminous colours testify to the influence of Venetian painting on Watteau.