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Jigsaw Puzzle : Alcyone Waiting in Vain for her Husband - episode from Ovid: Metamorphoses, 1810. Creator: Christian Gottlieb Kratzenstein-Stub
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Alcyone Waiting in Vain for her Husband - episode from Ovid: Metamorphoses, 1810. Creator: Christian Gottlieb Kratzenstein-Stub
Alcyone Waiting in Vain for her Husband - episode from Ovid: Metamorphoses, 1810
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Cliff Cliffs Crashing Dark Darkness Metamorphoses Neo Classical Neo Classicism Neoclassical Ovid Princess Publius Ovidius Naso Thessaly Veil Waiting Wave Waves Wind Windy Alcyone Dane Danes Greek Mythology National Gallery Of Denmark Statens Museum For Kunst Thessalian
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Bring the captivating tale of Alcyone and Ceyx to life with our exquisite jigsaw puzzle from Media Storehouse. Featuring the enchanting artwork "Alcyone Waiting in Vain for her Husband" by Christian Gottlieb Kratzenstein-Stub, this puzzle invites you to immerse yourself in the mythological story from Ovid's Metamorphoses. With intricate details and vibrant colors, each piece of this premium puzzle is a work of art in itself. Gather your family and friends for a memorable puzzle-solving experience, and transform your living room into a breathtaking masterpiece. Engage your mind, connect with history, and create lasting memories with Media Storehouse's Alcyone and Ceyx jigsaw puzzle.
500 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 38x50cm 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 50.2cm x 38cm (19.8" x 15")
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.
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Alcyone Waiting in Vain for her Husband
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is a captivating oil painting by Christian Gottlieb Kratzenstein-Stub, created in the 19th century. The artwork is based on a poignant episode from Ovid's Metamorphoses, a renowned collection of mythological tales. The painting depicts Alcyone, a beautiful Thessalian princess, seated on a cliff overlooking a stormy coast. With a veil covering her head and a worried expression on her face, she waits in vain for the safe return of her husband, Ceyx. The dark, tumultuous sea crashes against the cliffs in the background, reflecting the turmoil in Alcyone's heart. The neoclassical style of the painting is evident in the elegant profile of Alcyone and the subtle use of color. The pink hue of her robe contrasts beautifully with the dark, stormy surroundings, adding to the overall dramatic effect. The painting is a testament to the power of love and the despair that comes with separation. This masterpiece by Kratzenstein-Stub is a treasure of Danish heritage art and can be found in the Statens Museum for Kunst (National Gallery of Denmark). The painting's location by the coast adds to its authenticity, as it transports us to the geographical features and cultural heritage of ancient Greece and Thessaly. Publius Ovidius Naso, the author of Metamorphoses, would be proud to see his tale come alive through the brushstrokes of this remarkable painting. The waiting princess, the crashing waves, and the windy weather all combine to create a timeless work of art that continues to captivate and inspire viewers.
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