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Landscape with Acis and Galatea, 1657. Artist: Lorrain, Claude (1600-1682)
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Landscape with Acis and Galatea, 1657. Artist: Lorrain, Claude (1600-1682)
Landscape with Acis and Galatea, 1657. Found in the collection of the Dresden State Art Collections
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Acis Barock Blind Claude 1600 1682 Cyclop Cyclopes Galatea Giant Hero Homer King Of Ithaca Legend Lorrain Polyphemus Sheeps Trojan War Acis And Galatea Ancient Greek Greek Mythology
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This print showcases the masterpiece "Landscape with Acis and Galatea" painted by Claude Lorrain in 1657. The artwork, now housed in the collection of the Dresden State Art Collections, transports viewers to a mythical world steeped in Greek mythology. In this baroque landscape, we witness a scene from Homer's ancient Greek legend. Polyphemus, the giant Cyclops and king of Ithaca, is depicted as blind due to his encounter with Odysseus during the Trojan War. With his one eye covered by a cloth, he stands tall amidst rolling hills and lush greenery. At the forefront of this breathtaking composition are Acis and Galatea – two central figures entwined in love. Acis is portrayed as a hero while Galatea exudes ethereal beauty. Their presence adds an element of tenderness against the grandeur of nature surrounding them. Claude Lorrain's mastery lies not only in capturing human emotion but also in depicting landscapes that seem almost alive. The painting features sheeps grazing peacefully on sunlit meadows while a ram gazes curiously at its surroundings. Through skillful brushstrokes and delicate use of light, Lorrain invites us into this enchanting realm where myth intertwines with reality. This fine art image serves as a testament to Lorrain's ability to transport viewers into another time and place – one filled with both awe-inspiring natural beauty and timeless tales from Greek mythology.
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