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The Discovery of the Bodies of Pyramus and Thisbe, c. 1630-35 (oil on copper)
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The Discovery of the Bodies of Pyramus and Thisbe, c. 1630-35 (oil on copper)
XIR417050 The Discovery of the Bodies of Pyramus and Thisbe, c.1630-35 (oil on copper) by Bramer, Leonard (1596-1674); 46x60 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Pyramus and Thisbe is a tale in Ovids Metamophosis; ); Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 18256047
© Louvre, Paris, France / Bridgeman Images
Babylon Dark Distraught Doomed Love Finding Found Grief Grieving Ill Fated Lover Ovid Sorrow Suicide Torchlight Tragedy Tragic Lovers
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The Discovery of the Bodies of Pyramus and Thisbe - A Tragic Tale Unveiled
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. In this photo print, we are transported to a scene filled with distraught emotions and torchlight illuminating the darkness. The painting, created by Leonard Bramer in the 17th century, depicts a heart-wrenching moment from Ovid's Metamorphoses. The story unfolds as we witness two ill-fated lovers, Pyramus and Thisbe, whose lives were doomed by their families' disapproval. In an act of forbidden love, they decided to meet secretly near a tomb in Babylon. However, tragedy struck when Thisbe arrived first and encountered a fearsome lioness. Fleeing for her life, she left behind her veil which was later discovered by Pyramus. Filled with grief upon finding the torn veil stained with blood, Pyramus believed his beloved had perished. Overwhelmed by sorrow and unable to bear living without Thisbe, he took his own life beside the tomb where they planned to reunite. This poignant image captures not only the tragic end of these mythological figures but also serves as a reminder of the power that love can hold over our hearts. The composition evokes deep feelings of loss and grieving while emphasizing the timeless theme of star-crossed lovers. Displayed at Louvre Museum in Paris today, Bramer's masterpiece immortalizes this haunting tale through its meticulous details and skillful use of oil on copper technique. It invites
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