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Philemon and Baucis, c. 1500 (oil on panel)
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Philemon and Baucis, c. 1500 (oil on panel)
XIR192110 Philemon and Baucis, c.1500 (oil on panel) by Bramantino, Bartolommeo Suardi (1450/55-c.1536); 58x78 cm; Wallraf Richartz Museum, Cologne, Germany; (add.info.: gave food and shelter to Jupiter and Mercury disguised as travellers; goose flew to visitors for refuge; were made priests of a temple; on their deaths they became an oak and a lime tree; ); Italian, out of copyright
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Divine Intervention Gods Hospitality Mercure Milking Miracle Miraculous
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The captivating print of "Philemon and Baucis" by Bramantino, displayed at the Wallraf Richartz Museum in Cologne, Germany, transports viewers to a world of divine intervention and miraculous hospitality. Painted around 1500 with oil on panel, this masterpiece depicts the heartwarming tale of Philemon and Baucis who unknowingly welcomed Jupiter and Mercury disguised as weary travelers into their humble abode. In the image, we witness Philemon and Baucis seated at a table adorned with a wine bowl that miraculously replenishes itself. The couple's benevolence is symbolized by a cow being milked nearby while a goose seeks refuge under the table. This act of kindness bestowed upon the disguised gods earned them great rewards – they were made priests of a temple. As time passed, Philemon transformed into an oak tree while Baucis became a lime tree after their deaths. Their eternal bond preserved through nature serves as an enduring testament to their extraordinary generosity. This enchanting artwork captures not only the essence of hospitality but also showcases Bramantino's exceptional talent for storytelling through his brushstrokes. It invites us to reflect on our own capacity for compassion and selflessness in today's world.
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