Judgement of Midas

Judgement of Midas, a painting by Jacob Jordaens. 



The artwork depicts a scene from classical mythology, the Judgement of Midas. The painting shows Midas, a king in Greek mythology known for his golden touch, standing in a pastoral landscape. He is bare-chested, wearing a golden cloth around his waist, and appears to be listening intently to a group of figures. 



To his left, a group of figures, including a bearded man who seems to be an older, possibly authoritative figure, and several nude women, are gathered. One woman sits with her arms folded, appearing contemplative. 



To Midas's right, a satyr plays a pipe. In the background, other figures are visible, including a reclining woman and a child. The landscape is lush, with trees, a river or stream, and a generally peaceful atmosphere. The overall style is Baroque, characterized by rich colors, dramatic lighting, and a focus on human figures in a dynamic composition.



The painting's dimensions are 1.6 meters wide and 1.17 meters high. It is housed in the National Museum in Warsaw. The exact date of the painting is not provided in the metadata.