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The Danaids Condemned to Fill Bored Vessels with Water, 1730 (engraving)
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The Danaids Condemned to Fill Bored Vessels with Water, 1730 (engraving)
STC404065 The Danaids Condemned to Fill Bored Vessels with Water, 1730 (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22669070
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Amphora Broken Dragon Filling Hell Pierced Punishing Sepia Tartarus Underworld Waterfall Danaides Punishment Tartare
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The Danaids Condemned to Fill Bored Vessels with Water, 1730
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is a captivating engraving by Bernard Picart that transports us into the depths of classical mythology. This sepia-toned print depicts a scene from Greek legend, where the Danaids are eternally punished in Tartarus for their heinous crime. In this haunting image, we witness a female figure standing amidst a barren landscape. Her nakedness symbolizes vulnerability and serves as a reminder of her eternal torment. The piercing gaze of the dragon nearby adds an element of danger and fear to the composition. The focal point of the artwork lies in the broken vessels scattered around the woman. Each vessel represents one of the fifty daughters of Danaus condemned to fill them endlessly with water from a nearby waterfall. This repetitive task signifies their punishment for murdering their husbands on their wedding night. Picart's masterful technique brings out every intricate detail, capturing both agony and resignation in his subjects' faces. The artist skillfully conveys emotions through delicate lines and shading, creating an atmosphere that evokes sympathy for these doomed souls trapped in Hell's depths. "The Danaids Condemned to Fill Bored Vessels with Water" stands as an enduring testament to classical mythology's power and its ability to explore timeless themes such as punishment, guilt, and redemption. It serves as a poignant reminder that actions have consequences even beyond mortal life – an everlasting warning against treachery and betrayal.
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