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Tithonus, Auroras Husband, Turned into a Grasshopper, 1733. Artist: Bernard Picart
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Tithonus, Auroras Husband, Turned into a Grasshopper, 1733. Artist: Bernard Picart
Tithonus, Auroras Husband, Turned into a Grasshopper, 1733. A plate from Le temple des Muses, Amsterdam, 1733. Fround in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere
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This print, titled "Tithonus, Auroras Husband, Turned into a Grasshopper" by Bernard Picart, takes us back to the 18th century. The dark and mysterious atmosphere of the image draws us in as we witness an elderly couple embracing under a starlit sky. The illustration depicts Tithonus, a mortal man from Greek mythology who was granted immortality by his lover Aurora, the goddess of dawn. However, she forgot to ask for eternal youth for him, condemning him to age without end. In this poignant scene, Tithonus has been transformed into a grasshopper as he clings onto his beloved wife. Surrounded by nature's beauty outside their home, with trees framing them on either side and stars shining above them like celestial witnesses to their eternal love story. This artwork captures both the melancholy of Tithonus' fate and the enduring power of love. Bernard Picart's skillful engraving technique brings out every intricate detail in this monochrome masterpiece. The full-length composition allows us to fully immerse ourselves in this mythological tale while appreciating the artist's attention to texture and form. This print is part of Jean Claude Carriere's collection and serves as a reminder that even within immortal realms such as Greek mythology, time can still be cruelly unforgiving.
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