The artwork titled “The Golden Age” was created by Benjamin West in 1776 using oil on canvas. This piece, part of the Rococo art movement, is a portrait measuring 654 x 765 cm and is currently housed in Tate Britain, London, UK.
The artwork depicts a serene domestic scene. Central to the painting is a seated woman, who appears deep in thought, her attention directed towards the child sleeping peacefully beside her. The woman, dressed in white with a blue sash and a head covering, is engaged in what appears to be needlework. Her gaze conveys a sense of calm and contemplation. To the left, the child is swaddled and rests on a green-draped bed, exuding innocence and tranquility. The background reveals an open window or door through which two figures are visible, possibly indicating a connection or narrative beyond the immediate foreground. The warm and gentle lighting enhances the intimate and contemplative mood of the scene, characteristic of Rococo’s focus on elegance and refinement.
