Fotoreproductie van (vermoedelijk) een fresco in het Palazzo Pallavicini-Rospigliosi door Guido Reni, voorstellend Aurora c. 1865 - 1890

This is a photo reproduction of the fresco "Aurora," thought to be made by Guido Reni, at an unknown date. Here, we see Aurora, the Roman goddess of dawn, leading Apollo's chariot, surrounded by the Hours. Painted during the Baroque period, this fresco reflects a time when art was often used to project power and status. What's striking is how Reni captures a sense of dynamic movement. Aurora isn't just passively riding, she is actively ushering in the day. This representation shifts away from more static depictions and presents a goddess taking action. The depiction of women is particularly interesting. The Hours, with their flowing robes and delicate features, embody a certain ideal of femininity. Aurora herself is strong and commanding, yet still presented with a soft, almost gentle beauty. The artwork offers a vision of women intertwined with both power and grace. It reminds us how even in mythological scenes, artists can negotiate the complex roles women play in society and history.