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Canvas Print : Mercury Turning Aglauros to Stone (Aglauros a Mercurio in lapidem transfor
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Mercury Turning Aglauros to Stone (Aglauros a Mercurio in lapidem transfor
Mercury Turning Aglauros to Stone (Aglauros a Mercurio in lapidem transformatur), from The Metamorphoses of Ovid (Metamorphosean Sive Transformationum), plate 20, Published after 1606
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Antonio Antonio Tempesta Caduceus Helmet Mercury Metamorphoses Ovid Pointing Publius Ovidius Naso Tempesta Tempesta Antonio Winged Black And Petrification
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Transform your space into a captivating gallery with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This masterpiece, "Mercury Turning Aglauros to Stone" by Antonio Tempesta, is a stunning representation of a mythological tale from Ovid's Metamorphoses. Witness the moment Mercury metamorphoses the nymph Aglauros into a stone, as depicted in this intricately detailed 17th-century engraving. Each Canvas Print is meticulously crafted using premium materials and high-definition printing techniques to bring the art to life. Elevate your home décor with this timeless work of art, sure to inspire awe and fascination.
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 captures the dramatic moment of "Mercury Turning Aglauros to Stone" as depicted by Antonio Tempesta in the 17th century. The image is a plate from "The Metamorphoses of Ovid" a renowned collection of mythological tales, and showcases Tempesta's exceptional etching skills. In this scene, Mercury, the winged deity known for his role as messenger of the gods, stands tall with his iconic caduceus held firmly in one hand. Dressed in divine attire and wearing a helmet symbolizing his authority, he gazes intently at Aglauros. The female figure gestures towards him with fear evident on her face. Aglauros, an unfortunate mortal woman from Greek mythology, has incurred Mercury's wrath through her disobedience. As punishment for betraying her duty to protect Minerva's sacred statue, she undergoes petrification under Mercury's powerful gaze. Tempesta masterfully captures the tension between these two characters through intricate details and skillful shading techniques. The artist's attention to movement and expression brings life to this ancient tale while highlighting its moral lesson about loyalty and consequences. Displayed at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, this remarkable artwork continues to inspire viewers with its timeless depiction of mythology intertwined with human nature. It serves as a testament to both Tempesta's artistic prowess and Ovid's enduring literary legacy.
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