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Et in Arcadia Ego, c. 1637-38 (oil on canvas)
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Et in Arcadia Ego, c. 1637-38 (oil on canvas)
3941017 Et in Arcadia Ego, c.1637-38 (oil on canvas)
by Bourdon, Sebastien (1616-71); 56.2 x 41.12 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT, USA; (add.info.: " Even in Arcadia, there am I", usually interpreted as a memento mori with " I" as Death and " Arcadia" as utopia. ); French, out of copyright
Media ID 23625752
© Bridgeman Images
17th And Xa Arcadian Dark Idyll Memento Mori Overcast Pyramid Ruined Seventeenth Skull Statuary Sunset Symbolism Utopian Symbolic
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This print captures Sebastien Bourdon's masterpiece, "Et in Arcadia Ego" painted between 1637-38. The oil on canvas artwork measures 56.2 x 41.12 cm and is housed at the Yale University Art Gallery in New Haven, CT, USA. The painting depicts a serene landscape with elements of both beauty and symbolism. In the foreground, figures can be seen walking through an idyllic scene adorned with ancient ruins and statues. The setting is enveloped by overcast skies as the sun sets in the distance. Bourdon's work carries profound meaning, as suggested by its title: "Even in Arcadia, there am I". This phrase is commonly interpreted as a memento mori - a reminder of death's presence even within utopian realms like Arcadia. Death itself is represented by the figure of "I" while "Arcadia" symbolizes paradise or perfection. The composition incorporates various elements such as trees, monuments, and a pyramid-shaped structure to enhance its symbolic significance. A skull rests among the ruins further emphasizing mortality amidst classical beauty. Bourdon's mastery lies not only in his skillful execution but also in his ability to convey complex ideas through visual imagery. This seventeenth-century French painting exemplifies baroque art with its attention to detail and use of light and shadow. As viewers gaze upon this thought-provoking artwork captured beautifully in this print from Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection, they
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