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Aeneas and the Sibyl in the Underworld, 1598 (oil on copper)
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Aeneas and the Sibyl in the Underworld, 1598 (oil on copper)
BAL178004 Aeneas and the Sibyl in the Underworld, 1598 (oil on copper) by Brueghel, Jan the Elder (1568-1625); 26.4x35.3 cm; Private Collection; Johnny Van Haeften Ltd. London; Flemish, out of copyright
Media ID 12744421
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Aeneid Damned Demon Demons Descent Enee Eneide Fantastical Fantasy Hades Hell Kingdom Monsters Mound Oracle River Styx Souls Tartarus Cumaean Sibyl Monster
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This print showcases Jan Brueghel the Elder's masterpiece, "Aeneas and the Sibyl in the Underworld" painted in 1598. The oil on copper composition measures 26.4x35.3 cm and is currently held in a private collection by Johnny Van Haeften Ltd. London. The landscape depicted is both fantastical and hauntingly beautiful, transporting viewers into an otherworldly realm. Aeneas, the legendary hero of Virgil's epic poem "Aeneid" stands alongside the Cumaean Sibyl as they descend into the depths of Hades, guided by her oracle powers. As they traverse through this eerie domain, their path takes them across the River Styx towards a foreboding castle atop a mound. Sinister demons lurk around every corner while monstrous creatures guard Tartarus, where damned souls suffer eternal torment. Brueghel masterfully captures this dark fantasy with intricate details that bring his imagination to life. The nude figures of Aeneas and the Sibyl symbolize vulnerability amidst this treacherous journey through hell itself. This artwork not only reflects Brueghel's exceptional talent but also pays homage to Virgil's timeless tale of adventure and destiny. It serves as a visual representation of humanity's fascination with mythology and our enduring curiosity about what lies beyond death. Through this mesmerizing print from Fine Art Finder, we are invited to explore an extraordinary world filled with demons, monsters
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