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131-0058472 The Cavaliers Dream (oil on canvas)
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131-0058472 The Cavaliers Dream (oil on canvas)
IND92096 The Cavaliers Dream (oil on canvas) by Pereda y Salgado, Antonio (1611-78); Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: eternally piercing, quickly flying and killing - inscription on angels scroll; aerterne pungit citorolat et occidit; ); Index Fototeca
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Angel Of Death Cavalier Civil Jewellery Box Mask Memento Mori Pistol Possessions Riches Skull Jewels Mortality
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131-0058472 The Cavaliers Dream - A Haunting Reminder of Mortality and War
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. This print captures the essence of Antonio Pereda y Salgado's masterpiece, "The Cavaliers Dream". Painted on canvas with meticulous detail, this oil painting resides in the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando in Madrid, Spain. Intriguingly enigmatic, the artwork depicts a slumbering cavalier surrounded by an array of symbolic objects. A mask, pistol, and jewellery box lie scattered around him as reminders of his earthly possessions and indulgences. Hovering above is an angel of death holding a scroll inscribed with the chilling words: "eternally piercing, quickly flying and killing". Through this composition, Pereda y Salgado skillfully explores themes of mortality and war. The presence of a skull serves as a memento mori—a reminder that life is fleeting—while the opulent jewels symbolize both civil riches and transience. "The Cavaliers Dream" invites viewers to contemplate their own mortality amidst times of conflict and prosperity. It urges us to reflect upon our desires for material wealth while reminding us that all worldly possessions are ultimately ephemeral. Bridgeman Images has flawlessly captured every brushstroke in this photo print, allowing art enthusiasts worldwide to appreciate the profound symbolism within Pereda y Salgado's work. Let it serve as a poignant reminder that even amidst dreams filled with grandeur and luxury, we must never forget our
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