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Pan and Syrinx, 1720 (oil on canvas)
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Pan and Syrinx, 1720 (oil on canvas)
499834 Pan and Syrinx, 1720 (oil on canvas)
by Troy, Jean Francois de (1679-1752); 123.5x159.5 (framed) 106x139 (unframed) cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Subjects drawn from classical mythology remained the most prestigious category for artists in Paris in the 1700s, since they not only demanded skill in depicting the human body in complex poses, but also required knowledge of ancient texts and the artists ability to invent subjects rather than imitate nature. In this period, elite French patrons generally preferred ancient subjects treating the theme of love. In a myth best known from the Roman poet Ovid, the nymph Syrinx fled from the god Pan. Unable to escape at the edge of a river, she begged to be transformed into another form, and the gods changed her into reeds. Pan gathered some of these reeds together, forming the pan pipes, the musical instrument forever associated with him.
); Mr. and Mrs. William H. Marlatt Fund; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22405182
© Mr. and Mrs. William H. Marlatt Fund / Bridgeman Images
Chasing Faun Monstrous Character Pursuing Pursuit Reeds Satyr Satyrs Wonderful Character Fictional Character
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The print captures Jean Francois de Troy's masterpiece, "Pan and Syrinx" painted in 1720. This oil on canvas artwork measures 123.5x159.5 cm when framed and 106x139 cm unframed, currently housed at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, USA. During the 1700s in Paris, artists sought prestige by depicting subjects from classical mythology. These works demanded exceptional skill to portray complex human poses while also requiring knowledge of ancient texts and the ability to invent subjects rather than imitate nature. Elite French patrons particularly favored ancient themes centered around love. In this particular painting, inspired by Roman poet Ovid's mythological tale, we witness Pan pursuing the nymph Syrinx who desperately tries to escape his advances. Cornered at a riverbank with no way out, she pleads for transformation into another form. The gods grant her wish and turn her into reeds. Pan ingeniously gathers some of these reeds together to create pan pipes - a musical instrument forever associated with him. De Troy masterfully brings this story to life through his brushstrokes and attention to detail. This remarkable piece is part of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Marlatt Fund collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art—a testament to its historical significance as well as its artistic excellence that continues to captivate viewers today.
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