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Jupiter Striking Down the Vices (oil on canvas)
PWI108515 Jupiter Striking Down the Vices (oil on canvas) by Veronese, (Paolo Caliari) (1528-88); 560x330 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; ePeter Willi; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 23255428
© Peter Willi / Bridgeman Images
Avarice Eagle High Renaissance Idolatry Lust Oval Frame Pride Thunderbolt Trompe L Oeil Trompe Loeil Wrath Zeus
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This print showcases Veronese's masterpiece, "Jupiter Striking Down the Vices". Painted during the High Renaissance period, this oil on canvas artwork measures an impressive 560x330 cm and is housed in the prestigious Louvre Museum in Paris, France. The painting depicts a powerful scene where Jupiter, the king of gods in Roman mythology, unleashes his wrath upon various vices. Positioned within an oval frame against a celestial sky backdrop, Jupiter wields a thunderbolt to strike down pride, lust, idolatry, and avarice. The artist skillfully employs trompe l'oeil techniques to create depth and realism. Veronese's attention to detail is evident as each vice takes on its own form. A menacing eagle represents pride while two intertwined figures symbolize lust. Idolatry is depicted through statues being toppled over by Jupiter's might. Avarice appears as a figure clutching onto wealth. The composition of this ceiling panel invites viewers to contemplate themes of morality and divine justice. It serves as both a warning against succumbing to these vices and an affirmation of the power of virtue. Thanks to Peter Willi's exceptional photography skills, this print captures every intricate brushstroke with remarkable clarity. As we admire Veronese's masterful work from centuries ago, it reminds us that art has the ability to transcend time and continue inspiring generations after generations.
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