Mythological Couple (Daphnis and Chloe ?)

Paris Bordone16th Century

Rmn-Grand Palais
Paris, France, France

The subject and identities of the figures in this painting remain a mystery. The touches of color and the femininity of the figure on the right are characteristic of Paris Bordon, a reputed Venetian painter in the mid-16th Century.

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Title: Mythological Couple (Daphnis and Chloe ?)
Creator: Paris Bordone (1500-1571), Louvre museum
Date Created: 16th Century
Location Created: Venice, Italy, France
Physical Dimensions: 130 x 124 x 121 cm
Original Language: French
Type: Painting
Publisher: Éditeur
Original Source: Paris, Louvre museum
Rights: France, Paris, musée du Louvre. Photo © RMN-Grand Palais (musée du Louvre) / Tony Querrec
External Link: Agence photo de la Réunion des musées nationaux-Grand Palais
Medium: Oil on canvas

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