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Metal Print : Scene of flood withe the myth of Alcyone and Ceyx, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646081)
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Scene of flood withe the myth of Alcyone and Ceyx, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646081)
2646083 Scene of flood withe the myth of Alcyone and Ceyx, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646081) by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536) (and workshop); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome, Villa Farnesina, The Hall of Perspectives: the ample frieze with mythological scenes inspired by the Ovid Metamorphoses.
Scene of flood withe the myth of Alcyone and Ceyx.
Frescoes by Baldassarre Peruzzi and workshop (1517-18).
In Greek mythology, Ceyx was the son of Eosphorus and the king of Thessaly. He was married to Alcyone. They were very happy together, and often called each other " Zeus" and " Hera". This angered Zeus, so while Ceyx was at sea, the god threw a thunderbolt at his ship. Ceyx appeared to Alcyone as an apparition to tell her of his fate, and she threw herself into the sea in her grief. Out of compassion, the gods changed them both into halcyon birds. It is said that the halcyon birds build their nests when the water is calm since both of them died at sea.
Roma, Villa Farnesina, la Sala delle Prospettive, fregio superiore con scene mitologiche ispirate alleMetamorfodidi Ovidio.
Scena di diluvio con Alcione e Ceice.
Affreschi di Baldassarre Peruzzi e bottega (1517-18).
Ceice e una figura della mitologia greca, figlio di Espero e discendente di Eracle.
Sposo Alcione e la loro unione fu tanto felice che questa un giorno lo volle apostrofare " Zeus". Il re degli dei si indigno per questo affronto e scateno una tempesta mentre Ceice era in viaggio per mare, facendolo annegare. La sua ombra apparve ad Alcione che, capita la morte, si getto nelle acque per raggiungerlo.
Gli dei, commossi, ne ebbero pieta e li trasformarono in alcioni (un tipo di uccello, probabilmente un martin pescatore o una specie di gabbiano). Il loro nido vicino al mare, veniva continuamente distrutto dalle onde. Zeus ebbe nuovamente pieta e placo il mare per sette giorni, prima e dopo il solstizio d inverno, affinche potessero riprodursi.
Gli alcioni (uccelli) vennero consacrati a Teti ed erano il collegamento tra cielo e mare. Divennero anche il simbolo di una celere pace e tranquillita.); Ghigo Roli
Media ID 25147422
© Ghigo Roli / Bridgeman Images
Affresco Baldassarre Peruzzi Diluvio Drowning Flood Frieze Greek Myth Hall Il Cinquecento Kingfisher Lazio Mannerism Metamorphoses Olympus Ovid Rinascimento Roma Seagull Supplice Villa Farnesina Alcedo Atthis Alcyone Ceyx Divinity Hesperus
14"x11" (28x35cm) Metal Print
Bring the timeless beauty of art into your home with Media Storehouse's Metal Prints. This exquisite piece showcases a captivating detail from the Scene of the Flood with the Myth of Alcyone and Ceyx, a 16th-century fresco by Baldassarre Peruzzi and his workshop. Depicting the legendary tale of the drowned lovers who were transformed into kingfishers by the gods, this masterpiece is a testament to the power of art to evoke emotion and inspire wonder. Our high-quality Metal Prints are not only visually stunning but also durable, ensuring your new artwork will last a lifetime. Experience the magic of this masterpiece in a contemporary and modern way.
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Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
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This detailed print captures a mesmerizing fresco titled "Scene of flood with the myth of Alcyone and Ceyx" by Baldassarre Peruzzi and his workshop. Located in the Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy, this artwork is part of The Hall of Perspectives, showcasing a vast frieze inspired by Ovid's Metamorphoses. The scene depicted here tells the tragic tale of Alcyone and Ceyx from Greek mythology. Ceyx was the king of Thessaly and married to Alcyone. Their love was so strong that they affectionately referred to each other as "Zeus" and "Hera". However, their happiness angered Zeus himself. While Ceyx was at sea, Zeus unleashed a thunderbolt upon his ship, causing it to sink. In her grief over losing her beloved husband, Alcyone threw herself into the sea. Moved by their devotion, the gods transformed both Alcyone and Ceyx into halcyon birds (possibly kingfishers or a type of gull). These birds are known for building nests during calm waters since both Alcyone and Ceyx died at sea. The halcyon birds became sacred to Tetis (Thetis) and symbolized harmony between heaven and ocean. They also represented swift peace and tranquility. Despite facing constant destruction from waves near their nest onshore, Zeus showed mercy by calming the seas for seven days before and after winter solstice to allow them to reproduce. This fresco not only showcases Peruzzi's artistic skill but also brings forth an ancient mythological narrative filled with sorrowful beauty intertwined with hope for eternal peace.
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