Greetings Card > Animals > Fishes > G > Grouper
Greetings Card : Sinon Deceiving the Trojans, mid-1540 s. Creator: Giorgio Ghisi
Cards from Heritage Images
Sinon Deceiving the Trojans, mid-1540 s. Creator: Giorgio Ghisi
Sinon Deceiving the Trojans, mid-1540 s. After Giovanni Battista Scultori
Heritage Images features heritage image collections
Media ID 20568365
© Heritage Art/Heritage Images
Aeneid Ancient City Blindfold Captive Captivity Deceiving Ghisi Ghisi Giorgio Giorgio Giorgio Ghisi Giovanni Battista Publius Publius Vergilius Maro Scultori Trojan Trojan Wars Troy Vergil Vergilio Vergilius Maro Vergilius Maro Publius Virgil Giovanni Battista Scultori Greek Mythology Mantovano Sinon
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step back in time with our exquisite Media Storehouse Greetings Cards, featuring the captivating artwork of Giorgio Ghisi's 'Sinon Deceiving the Trojans' (mid-1540s). Based on the design by Giovanni Battista Scultori, this masterpiece showcases the legendary moment when Sinon, a Greek soldier disguised as a Trojan, convinces the unsuspecting Trojans to bring the infamous Wooden Horse into their city. Add a touch of history and art to your correspondence with these beautifully crafted cards, perfect for any occasion.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Animals
> Fishes
> G
> Grouper
> Arts
> Artists
> R
> Roman Roman
> Arts
> Literature
> Arts
> Portraits
> Black and white portraits
> Fine art portraits
> Arts
> Portraits
> Black and white portraits
> Arts
> Realistic drawings
> Animal portraits
> Animal artwork
> Arts
> Realistic drawings
> Animal portraits
> Fine art
> Europe
> Greece
> Related Images
> Europe
> Italy
> Lazio
> Rome
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photo print, titled "Sinon Deceiving the Trojans" takes us back to ancient times. Created by Giorgio Ghisi in the mid-1540s, this engraving beautifully captures a pivotal moment from Virgil's epic poem, the Aeneid. In this scene, Sinon cunningly deceives the Trojan warriors during the infamous Trojan War. Blindfolded and bound as a captive, Sinon appears calm yet determined. His posture exudes confidence as he strategically manipulates his captors with his words. Surrounded by a group of skeptical soldiers, Sinon's storytelling prowess is on full display. The tension in their faces reveals their struggle to discern truth from deception. Meanwhile, majestic horses stand nearby, symbolizing both power and vulnerability amidst the chaos of war. Giorgio Ghisi masterfully brings this classical tale to life through intricate details and expert shading techniques. The contrast between light and dark adds depth to each character's expression while emphasizing the gravity of their choices. As we gaze upon this remarkable artwork today at The Met museum or any other location where it is displayed, we are reminded of our shared human history and its timeless themes: deceit, loyalty, courage, and sacrifice. It serves as a testament to how art can transcend time and connect us with stories that have shaped civilizations for centuries.
MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.