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Mars and Venus or The Parnassus. Painting depicting Mars and Venus on the Rock
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Mars and Venus or The Parnassus. Painting depicting Mars and Venus on the Rock
XEE4107464 Mars and Venus or The Parnassus. Painting depicting Mars and Venus on the Rock, Pegase and Mercury, Apollo and the nine muses Calliope (epic poesy), Clio (history), Erato (lyric art), Euterpe (music), Melpomene (tragedie), Polymnie (rhetoric), Terpsichore (dance), Thalie (pastoral poesy), Urania (astrology), astronomy). Painting by Andrea Mantegna (1431-1506) 1497 Sun. 1, 59x1, 92 m Paris musee du Louvre by Mantegna, Andrea (1431-1506); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Mars and Venus or The Parnassus. Painting depicting Mars and Venus on the Rock, Pegase and Mercury, Apollo and the nine muses Calliope (epic poesy), Clio (history), Erato (lyric art), Euterpe (music), Melpomene (tragedie), Polymnie (rhetoric), Terpsichore (dance), Thalie (pastoral poesy), Urania (astrology), astronomy). Painting by Andrea Mantegna (1431-1506) 1497 Sun. 1, 59x1, 92 m Paris musee du Louvre); Stefano Bianchetti; Italian, out of copyright
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The captivating print of "Mars and Venus or The Parnassus" transports viewers to a realm of mythological beauty and celestial wonder. Painted by the renowned artist Andrea Mantegna in 1497, this masterpiece showcases Mars and Venus perched on a rock, surrounded by an entourage of divine figures. At the center of the composition, Mars, the god of war, exudes strength and masculinity as he gazes adoringly at his lover Venus. In contrast, Venus emanates sensuality and grace as she reclines beside him. Their love is further accentuated by the presence of Pegase, symbolizing poetic inspiration, and Mercury representing eloquence. Intricately woven into this scene are Apollo and the nine muses - Calliope for epic poetry, Clio for history, Erato for lyric artistry, Euterpe for music, Melpomene for tragedy, Polymnie for rhetoric, Terpsichore for dance, Thalie for pastoral poetry, and Urania representing astrology and astronomy. Together they form a harmonious ensemble that embodies artistic expression in all its forms. Measuring approximately 1.59x1.92 meters, this print now resides in Paris' musee du Louvre where it continues to captivate visitors with its intricate details and mythical narrative. Through Mantegna's skilled brushstrokes, the viewer is transported to a world where gods mingle with mortals, and creativity reigns supreme. Mars, Venus, and their divine companions invite us to explore our own passions, to embrace both strengthand beauty, and to be inspired bythe arts that enrich our lives
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