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Accontius and Cydippe before the altar of Diana (oil on canvas)
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Accontius and Cydippe before the altar of Diana (oil on canvas)
HFA328420 Accontius and Cydippe before the altar of Diana (oil on canvas) by Kauffmann, Angelica (1741-1807); 90x69.5 cm; Private Collection; Haldane Fine Art; Swiss, out of copyright
Media ID 22946590
© Haldane Fine Art / Bridgeman Images
Artemis Betrothal Greek Myth Huntress Neoclassical Trick Neo Classical
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In this neoclassical masterpiece, Angelica Kauffmann transports us to the heart of a timeless Greek myth. "Accontius and Cydippe before the altar of Diana" depicts a pivotal moment in their fateful love story. The scene unfolds with meticulous detail on canvas, as the young couple stands before the majestic statue of Artemis, goddess of the hunt. Bathed in soft light, Cydippe's delicate features betray her vulnerability and innocence, while Accontius gazes at her with an intensity that hints at his deep affection. But beneath this idyllic surface lies a clever trickster's plot. Accontius has devised a plan to win Cydippe's hand in marriage by dropping a strategically inscribed apple at her feet. Unbeknownst to her, picking up this fruit would bind them together forever under an unbreakable vow. Kauffmann skillfully captures both the tender romance and suspenseful intrigue within this single frame. The classical setting exudes elegance and grandeur, emphasizing the gravity of their betrothal ceremony. As we gaze upon this exquisite painting from centuries past, we are reminded that love knows no bounds – not even those set by gods or fate itself.
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