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The Death of Hyacinthus (oil on canvas)
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The Death of Hyacinthus (oil on canvas)
XIR173718 The Death of Hyacinthus (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (17th century); Musee d Art Thomas Henry, Cherbourg, France; (add.info.: loved both by Apollo and Zephyrus; Zephyrus in jealousy killed him with a discus thrown by Apollo; from his blood sprang the flower bearing his name; ); Italian, out of copyright
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Bleeding Hyacinth Racket Ribbons Sandals Tragedy Tragic Dying Hyacinthe
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The Death of Hyacinthus - A Tragic Tale of Love and Jealousy
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. This print captures the essence of "The Death of Hyacinthus" a mesmerizing oil painting from the 17th century Italian School. Displayed at the Musee d Art Thomas Henry in Cherbourg, France, this artwork tells a tragic tale that has captivated audiences for centuries. In this scene, we witness the beautiful youth of Amyclae, Hyacinthus, who is caught between two powerful gods - Apollo and Zephyrus. Both deeply enamored by his charm and grace, their love becomes tainted with jealousy. It is Zephyrus' envy that ultimately leads to Hyacinthus' demise. As depicted in vivid detail on canvas, Apollo throws a discus towards his beloved Hyacinthus during a friendly game. Tragically, Zephyrus intervenes out of spite and redirects the trajectory towards him instead. The young man's nude figure lies bleeding and dying on the ground as ribbons flutter around him. Despite its sorrowful subject matter, this Baroque masterpiece showcases exquisite craftsmanship and emotional depth. The composition skillfully portrays both beauty and tragedy intertwined within every brushstroke. Hyacinthus' untimely death gave birth to a flower bearing his name – an eternal symbol of love lost too soon. This poignant narrative continues to resonate through time as viewers are drawn into its heart-wrenching story. Through this remarkable print brought to us by www. bridg
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