20th-Century Spanish School, After Michelangelo, Leda & The Swan

20th-Century Spanish School, After Michelangelo, Leda & The SwanThis early 20th century Spanish oil painting depicts the story of Leda and the Swan from Greek mythology. Leda, a princess, is seduced (or attacked) by Zeus, disguised as a swan. Its after a lost work by Michelangelo. Throughout the centuries, thousands of artists have depicted this scene, each with their own perspective and motive. Renaissance artists tended to evoke eroticism, the unusual sensuality between the twisting form of a white swan and a

Its profile viewpoint seems to capture the stoic determination of this single-minded character

Designed by Sir John Henslow

Gdanietz led a difficult life but overcame the odds to become a very successful painter

your wife passed

Maybe they drank wine

The light is beautifully observed and we particularly love the various horizontal layers

This poignant little scene captures the imagination and it’s been superbly rendered by artist

were attracted to its dense woodland

But dig a little deeper and it’s potentially an early example of plein air painting

1920Provenance: DenmarkCondition: Very presentable

which would match the style of his outfit - popular in the 1640s

Perhaps she’s appreciating a brief moment of calm during a busy day with the family