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Marine Gods Paying Homage to Love, c. 1636-8 (oil on canvas)
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Marine Gods Paying Homage to Love, c. 1636-8 (oil on canvas)
3077141 Marine Gods Paying Homage to Love, c.1636-8 (oil on canvas) by Le Sueur, Eustache (1617-55); 96.2x136.2 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; (add.info.: Illustrates Francesco Colonnas Hypnerotomachia Poliphili, a Renaissance story of a dream-journey through antiquity in which lovers Polyphilus and Polia are ferried to Cythera, the island of love watched by sea goddess Amphitrite in a shell, and Neptune.); French, out of copyright
Media ID 18257613
© J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA / Bridgeman Images
Amphitrite Courtly Love Cythera Dream Goddesses Gods Hypnerotomachia Poliphili Neptune Shell Triton Lovers
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This print showcases Eustache Le Sueur's masterpiece, "Marine Gods Paying Homage to Love" painted between 1636 and 1638. The oil on canvas artwork measures 96.2x136.2 cm and is currently housed in the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles, USA. The painting beautifully illustrates a scene from Francesco Colonna's Hypnerotomachia Poliphili, a renowned Renaissance tale of a dream-journey through antiquity. In this particular moment, we witness the lovers Polyphilus and Polia being transported by sea goddess Amphitrite in her shell to Cythera, the mythical island of love. As they embark on their romantic adventure, various marine gods pay homage to love alongside them. Neptune himself stands tall among the procession of mythological figures while Triton accompanies him with his signature conch shell trumpet. Le Sueur masterfully captures the essence of courtly love and classical mythology in this allegorical piece. The nakedness of these divine beings adds an ethereal quality to the composition as they symbolize purity and vulnerability within romance. With its rich symbolism and intricate details, "Marine Gods Paying Homage to Love" invites viewers into a world where dreams intertwine with reality. This extraordinary artwork serves as a testament to Le Sueur's talent for bringing ancient tales alive through his brushstrokes.
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