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Esquisse pour le salon de la Paix de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris : Hercule recueilli... c.1852-1854. Creator: Pierre Andrieu
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Esquisse pour le salon de la Paix de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris : Hercule recueilli... c.1852-1854. Creator: Pierre Andrieu
Esquisse pour le salon de la Paix de l'Hotel de Ville de Paris : Hercule recueilli par Minerve est allaite par Junon, between 1852 and 1854
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Esquisse pour le salon de la Paix de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris: Hercule recueilli... (Study for the Peace Exhibition at the Hotel de Ville of Paris: Hercules Received by Minerva, Nursed by Juno) is a captivating oil painting by Pierre Andrieu, created between 1852 and 1854. The painting depicts a scene from Greek mythology, featuring four figures: Hercules, Minerva, Juno, and an unidentified boy. Hercules, the legendary hero, is shown as a muscular and determined figure, clad in a tunic and holding a club. Minerva, the goddess of wisdom and war, tenderly cradles Hercules' head, while Juno, the queen of the gods and goddess of marriage and childbirth, nurses the hero with an ample breast. The presence of a young boy in the scene adds an element of curiosity and wonder, as he gazes up at the scene with a sense of awe. The painting is set against a backdrop of classical architecture, with a grand archway and intricate geometric patterns adorning the walls. The use of rich colors and bold brushstrokes adds to the painting's romantic and dramatic effect. The composition is reminiscent of the works of Eugène Delacroix and Ferdinand Victor Eugène Delacroix, two prominent French painters of the 19th century. This painting was likely exhibited at the Peace Exhibition held at the Hotel de Ville in Paris during the mid-19th century. Today, it is a cherished piece of heritage art, showcased in museums and galleries around the world. The image invites us to reflect on the power of mythology, the beauty of classical art, and the enduring influence of Greek mythology on Western culture.
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