Cimon and Iphigenia
Imagine a rough, uncouth shepherd stumbling upon a sleeping beauty and instantly becoming a refined gentleman just by looking at her—that’s the story here! Based on a tale from Boccaccio’s Decameron, this scene captures the exact moment Cimon sees Iphigenia and is 'civilized' by her beauty. Kauffmann, one of the few female founding members of the Royal Academy in London, frames this romantic awakening in a perfect circle, using soft colors and classical drapery to make the moment feel timeless.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
- Material
- Canvas
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