Endymion 1733 - 1780

"Endymion", a miniature painting on porcelain by H.J. Schrader, depicts the mythological figure of Endymion, a shepherd, eternally asleep in a landscape. An angel hovers above, referencing the Greek myth where the moon goddess Selene falls in love with Endymion and grants him eternal slumber, visiting him every night. The painting, created between 1733 and 1780, showcases the delicate details and delicate coloration characteristic of porcelain painting. This small piece, now housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, exemplifies the charm and intricate artistry of 18th-century European miniature painting.