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Arcadian Shepherds, c. 1655 (oil on canvas)

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Arcadian Shepherds, c. 1655 (oil on canvas)

5242276 Arcadian Shepherds, c.1655 (oil on canvas) by Castiglione, Giovanni Benedetto (Il Grechetto) (1609-64); 110.5x109.5 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; (add.info.: Two Arcadian shepherds with coarse features discover a tomb inscribed with the words Temporalis ternitas, alluding to the brevity or frailty of human life.); Italian, out of copyright

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17th Arcadia Crumbling Memento Mori Ruined Seashell Seventeenth Shepherds Symbolism Vanitas Vanitas Vanitatum Vanity Allegorical Brevity Mortality Symbolic


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This print showcases Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione's masterpiece, "Arcadian Shepherds" painted around 1655. The oil on canvas painting, measuring 110.5x109.5 cm, is housed in the prestigious J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles, USA. The artwork depicts two Arcadian shepherds with rugged features stumbling upon a tomb adorned with an inscription that reads "Temporalis ternitas". This phrase alludes to the fleeting and fragile nature of human life. The painting beautifully captures the essence of Baroque symbolism and classical allegory prevalent during the seventeenth century. In this scene, amidst crumbling ruins and ancient artifacts such as armor and books, the shepherds are confronted by their own mortality. A sense of transience permeates through the composition as a seashell rests on a table alongside musical instruments and a statue. Castiglione masterfully conveys both vanity and brevity through his meticulous attention to detail. Every element within this piece serves as a memento mori - a reminder of our inevitable fate. With its rich symbolism and profound message about the fragility of existence, "Arcadian Shepherds" stands as an enduring testament to Castiglione's artistic genius. This print from Bridgeman Images allows art enthusiasts worldwide to appreciate this Italian masterpiece without any copyright restrictions or commercial implications.

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