Cymon and Iphigenia by Angelica Kauffmann

Cymon and Iphigenia c. 1780

angelicakauffmann

charcoal drawing

possibly oil pastel

charcoal art

oil painting

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

mythology

painting painterly

watercolour illustration

surrealist

watercolor

Angelica Kauffman's "Cymon and Iphigenia" is a painting of a classic story in art history, set against a backdrop of a serene landscape. The scene depicts the moment where Cymon, awestruck by Iphigenia's beauty, awakens from his slumber to behold her in a state of repose. Iphigenia's graceful form and the natural setting emphasize the timeless themes of beauty, love, and the power of art to inspire. Kauffman, a prominent female artist of the 18th century, masterfully portrays these themes through the composition and details of her work.