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Charon Conveying the Souls of the Dead across the Styx, 1860 (oil on canvas)
BAL240137 Charon Conveying the Souls of the Dead across the Styx, 1860 (oil on canvas) by Pomerantsev, Konstantin Petrovich (1835-1913); 171.5x233 cm; State Art Museum, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia; Russian, out of copyright
Media ID 12769049
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Crossing Ferry Ferryman Grim Reaper Hades Macabre Punt Purgatory Suffering Underworld
Jigsaw Puzzle (400 Pieces)
Bring the captivating world of Fine Art into your home with Media Storehouse's Jigsaw Puzzles. Our latest addition features the hauntingly beautiful painting, "Charon Conveying the Souls of the Dead across the Styx," by Konstantin Petrovich Pomerantsev. This 19th-century masterpiece, originally housed in the State Art Museum of Nizhny Novgorod, comes to life in puzzle form, allowing you to engage with the intricate details and rich colors. Challenge yourself with this complex jigsaw puzzle, and let the enigmatic figure of Charon and the mystical underworld scene transport you to another realm. Perfect for art enthusiasts, collectors, or anyone in search of a stimulating and rewarding pastime.
400 piece puzzles are custom made in the UK and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.5 mm millboard. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 31x47cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most letter box slots
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Estimated Product Size is 47.2cm x 31.5cm (18.6" x 12.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This oil painting, titled "Charon Conveying the Souls of the Dead across the Styx" created by Russian artist Konstantin Petrovich Pomerantsev in 1860, depicts a haunting scene from Greek mythology. The massive canvas measures an impressive 171.5x233 cm and is housed in the State Art Museum in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. In this macabre masterpiece, we witness Charon, the ferryman of Hades, fulfilling his duty to transport souls across the river Styx into the underworld. With his skeletal figure draped in tattered robes and holding an oar-like pole known as a punt, he stands at the helm of a small boat. The river's dark waters reflect their journey through suffering and purgatory. The composition is filled with naked figures representing lost souls awaiting passage to their final destination. Their expressions reveal anguish and despair as they face their impending fate. This portrayal emphasizes both physical and emotional suffering. Pomerantsev's attention to detail brings this mythological realm to life; every brushstroke captures eerie realism while maintaining an otherworldly atmosphere. The use of light and shadow adds depth to each figure while enhancing the overall sense of foreboding. "Charon Conveying the Souls of the Dead across the Styx" serves as a reminder of our mortality and invites contemplation on what awaits us beyond death's threshold. It stands as a testament to Pomerantsev
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