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Byblis Turning into a Spring (oil on canvas)
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Byblis Turning into a Spring (oil on canvas)
XIR190368 Byblis Turning into a Spring (oil on canvas) by Henner, Jean-Jacques (1829-1905); 88x138 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Dijon, France; (add.info.: fell in love with her brother, Caunus, but when rejected laid down by a stream and cried for so long that a wood nymph turned her into a spring; ); French, out of copyright
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Metamorphose Metamorphosis Reclining Unrequited Love Weeping Sadness
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The captivating oil painting "Byblis Turning into a Spring" by Jean-Jacques Henner transports us to a world of myth and metamorphosis. The artwork, measuring 88x138 cm, is housed in the Musee des Beaux-Arts in Dijon, France. In this enchanting scene, we witness the tragic transformation of Byblis, a young woman who had fallen deeply in love with her own brother, Caunus. When her forbidden affection was rejected by him, Byblis retreated to the banks of a stream where she poured out her heartache through endless tears. As if touched by divine intervention, a wood nymph took pity on Byblis' sorrow and granted her an extraordinary fate. With each tear that fell from her eyes and mingled with the flowing water below, Byblis underwent an astonishing metamorphosis. She transformed into a natural spring - forever immortalized as nature's embodiment of unrequited love. Henner masterfully captures both the physical and emotional aspects of this poignant tale within his canvas. The nude figure of Byblis reclines gracefully amidst a serene landscape while conveying profound sadness through her weeping expression. This evocative artwork serves as a timeless reminder that even in our deepest despair and longing for love's fulfillment, there can be unexpected beauty found within our pain and transformation.
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