Pan and Syrinx 1720

jeanfrancoisdetroy

abstract painting

impressionist painting style

impressionist landscape

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

fluid art

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

mythology

painting painterly

watercolor

"Pan and Syrinx" is an oil painting by Jean-François de Troy, created in 1720. The painting depicts the Greek mythological scene where the god Pan chases the nymph Syrinx, who transforms into reeds to escape him. The painting is known for its rich colors, detailed figures, and dramatic composition, with the reeds creating a visual barrier between the pursuing Pan and the fleeing Syrinx. This painting exemplifies de Troy's mastery of Baroque art, capturing the tension and drama of the myth.