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Arcadian Shepherds, c. 1655 (oil on canvas)
5242276 Arcadian Shepherds, c.1655 (oil on canvas) by Castiglione, Giovanni Benedetto (Il Grechetto) (1609-64); 110.5x109.5 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; (add.info.: Two Arcadian shepherds with coarse features discover a tomb inscribed with the words Temporalis ternitas, alluding to the brevity or frailty of human life.); Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 23608712
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17th Arcadia Crumbling Memento Mori Ruined Seashell Seventeenth Shepherds Symbolism Vanitas Vanitas Vanitatum Vanity Brevity Mortality
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring the timeless beauty of Old Masters art into your home with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints. This exquisite piece, "Arcadian Shepherds, c. 1655" by Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione, also known as Il Grechetto, showcases the idyllic scene of shepherds in a pastoral setting. The rich, vibrant colors and intricate details of the original oil on canvas painting are brilliantly captured in our high-quality canvas prints, ensuring a stunning addition to any decor. Experience the mastery of this 17th-century artist in your very own space.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
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Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print showcases Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione's masterpiece, "Arcadian Shepherds" painted around 1655. The oil on canvas painting, measuring 110.5x109.5 cm, is housed in the prestigious J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles, USA. The artwork depicts two Arcadian shepherds with rugged features stumbling upon a tomb adorned with an inscription that reads "Temporalis ternitas". This phrase alludes to the fleeting and fragile nature of human life. The painting beautifully captures the essence of Baroque symbolism and classical allegory prevalent during the seventeenth century. In this scene, amidst crumbling ruins and ancient artifacts such as armor and books, the shepherds are confronted by their own mortality. A sense of transience permeates through the composition as a seashell rests on a table alongside musical instruments and a statue. Castiglione masterfully conveys both vanity and brevity through his meticulous attention to detail. Every element within this piece serves as a memento mori - a reminder of our inevitable fate. With its rich symbolism and profound message about the fragility of existence, "Arcadian Shepherds" stands as an enduring testament to Castiglione's artistic genius. This print from Bridgeman Images allows art enthusiasts worldwide to appreciate this Italian masterpiece without any copyright restrictions or commercial implications.
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