Offered by Antichità Castelbarco
Antoine Coypel (Paris, 1661–1722) Workshop/follower
Diana with Her Nymphs
Oil on canvas 88 x 120 cm. - Framed 104 x 134 cm.
The scene, set in an outdoor mythological setting characterized by a soft, theatrical atmosphere typical of the 17th-century French school, depicts Diana, goddess of the hunt, easily recognizable by the crescent moon on her head, partially undressed with a blue cloak draped over her legs.
The goddess, seated at the center of the composition, is surrounded by her handmaids and nymphs who assist her during her bath following a hunting expedition, as evidenced by the bows and quivers laid aside; a maid on the left is kneeling as she helps her remove her shoes, while another, on the opposite side, offers her a basket overflowing with fruit and flowers.
The work is derived, albeit with some variations, from a composition by Antoine Coypel (Paris 1661–1722) housed in the Musée Départemental des Vosges in Épinal, France already celebrated in its time thanks to engravers such as Pieter van den Berge (1694–1737) who contributed to its dissemination
This work, “Le Repos de Diane,” intended primarily for the enjoyment of collectors who loved this subject to adorn their private rooms, was a great success starting with the 1695 original, as evidenced by the numerous period copies; among these is our own, the work of a follower or a painter from Coypel’s workshop.
Given his position as director of the Académie Royale and “First Painter to the Duke of Orléans,” Coypel exerted enormous influence on a generation of early 18th-century French painters, who studied his grand decorative cycles such as the Gallery of Aeneas at the Palais-Royal in Paris.
This painting, of excellent quality, features a carefully studied composition, where the measured postures of the nymphs in the foreground serve to direct the viewer’s gaze toward the central figure of Diana.
The use of warm colors and the softness of the forms reflect the influence of Coypel’s style, known for his mastery in depicting elegant mythological scenes.
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