Aurora Triumphing over Night

The painting Aurora Triumphing over Night, a painting in oil on canvas created by François Boucher between 1755 and 1756, is currently held at the Museum of Fine Arts. The artwork measures 1.314 meters in width and 0.953 meters in height.

The painting depicts Aurora, the Roman goddess of dawn, flying through the sky. She is depicted as a nude woman with blonde hair, a radiant glow, and a star above her head. She holds garlands of flowers in both hands, scattering them across the sky. Below her, a cherubic putto, symbolizing the coming day, peeks out from behind Aurora's billowing pink drapery. On the ground, another putto sleeps soundly, enveloped in a teal-colored cloth, amidst a scattering of pink flowers. The contrast between the bright, airy sky and the darker, earth-toned ground emphasizes the transition from night to day.