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Scene from Don Juan, ou le Festin de Pierre, 1665, (18th century). Artist: Laurent Cars
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Scene from Don Juan, ou le Festin de Pierre, 1665, (18th century). Artist: Laurent Cars
Scene from Don Juan, ou le Festin de Pierre, 1665, (18th century). Don Juan is speaking to the stone statue of the Commander whom he killed when the old man challenged the Don who had seduced his daughter. He is asking the statue to a banquet. His manservant cringes in terror. This play was given 15 performances in 1665 and was then proscribed. The libretto of Mozarts opera Don Giovanni (1787) was based on Molieres text. From Don Juan, ou le Festin de Pierre (Don Juan, or the Stone Banquet) by Moliere. (Paris, 1665)
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This print captures a scene from the renowned play "Don Juan, ou le Festin de Pierre" by Moliere, dating back to 1665. The artist Laurent Cars skillfully depicts Don Juan engaged in an eerie conversation with the stone statue of the Commander he had once killed. In this haunting moment, Don Juan fearlessly invites the supernatural figure to join him for a banquet, while his terrified manservant cowers nearby. The image evokes a sense of concept and fear as it explores themes of death, ghostly encounters, and the consequences of one's actions. The stone statue stands as a chilling reminder of past misdeeds and serves as both a physical representation of Don Juan's guilt and an invitation to face his own mortality. Moliere's play was initially performed only 15 times before being banned due to its controversial nature. However, its influence endured through time, inspiring Mozart's opera "Don Giovanni" in 1787. This engraving transports us back to seventeenth-century Parisian literature and theater culture. It showcases the talent of Laurent Cars in capturing human emotions within art media. The monochrome aesthetic adds depth and intensity to the scene while emphasizing the supernatural elements at play. Overall, this print is not just an artistic masterpiece but also a testament to timeless stories that continue to captivate audiences across centuries.
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