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Death of Penthesilea, 1484 (1964)
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Death of Penthesilea, 1484 (1964)
Death of Penthesilea, 1484 (1964). From Jacques Milets L istoire de la Destruction de Troye la Grant (Story of the Destruction of Troy), Paris, 1484. According to Greek mythology, Penthesilea was an Amazonian queen who fought on the side of Troy in the Trojan Wars, where she was killed by Achilles. A print from A History of Wood Engraving, by Douglas Percy Bliss, Spring Books, London, 1964
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This print, titled "Death of Penthesilea, 1484 (1964)", transports us back to the ancient city of Troy during the Trojan Wars. The image is a wood engraving from Jacques Milets' "L'Histoire de la Destruction de Troye la Grant" (Story of the Destruction of Troy), published in Paris in 1484. According to Greek mythology, Penthesilea was a fierce Amazonian queen who fought valiantly on the side of Troy. However, her life met a tragic end when she encountered Achilles, one of Greece's greatest warriors. This print captures that fateful moment when Penthesilea falls victim to Achilles' deadly blow. The scene depicted showcases the chaos and brutality of battle as soldiers on horseback clash with each other. The artist skillfully portrays the intensity and emotion through intricate details such as armor-clad knights engaged in combat and horses charging forward fearlessly. With its monochrome aesthetic and medieval style, this wood engraving takes us back to an era long gone but still resonates with our fascination for ancient history and mythology. It serves as a reminder of the enduring power these stories hold over our imagination even in modern times. This print is not only a testament to artistic craftsmanship but also an exploration into human nature's capacity for war and tragedy. As we gaze upon it, we are reminded that even legendary figures like Penthesilea were not immune to their own mortality amidst the chaos of warfare.
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