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Poster Print : Mercury ordering Calypso to release Ulysses, (oil on canvas)
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Mercury ordering Calypso to release Ulysses, (oil on canvas)
827816 Mercury ordering Calypso to release Ulysses, (oil on canvas) by Lairesse, Gerard de (1640-1711); 91.4x113.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mercury ordering Calypso to release Ulysses. Gerard de Lairesse (1640-1711). Oil on canvas. 91.4 x 113.7cm.); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22224628
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring the timeless beauty of Old Masters art into your home with our exquisite range of Poster Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating piece, "Mercury ordering Calypso to release Ulysses" by Gerard de Lairesse, showcases the god Mercury commanding Calypso to free Ulysses from her island. The oil on canvas painting, filled with rich colors and intricate details, transports you to a world of mythology and artistic mastery. Adorn your walls with this stunning work of art and add an air of sophistication and culture to any room.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 51.9cm x 42cm (20.4" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This oil painting, titled "Mercury ordering Calypso to release Ulysses" by Gerard de Lairesse, transports viewers into a mythical world of gods and mortals. The artist skillfully captures the dramatic moment when Mercury, the messenger of the gods, commands Calypso to set Ulysses free from her enchanting island. The scene is filled with rich symbolism and intricate details that bring this ancient tale to life. Set against a dark background, illuminated only by moonlight, we see a large group of figures gathered outdoors. Among them are cherubim flying overhead as if witnessing this divine intervention. Lairesse's mastery in depicting human emotions is evident in the expressions on each character's face. Calypso appears reluctant yet resigned while Ulysses gazes longingly towards his freedom. Mercury stands tall and authoritative, his presence commanding attention. The composition showcases Lairesse's expertise in capturing movement and action. The figures are arranged dynamically throughout the canvas, creating a sense of urgency and anticipation. This late seventeenth-century masterpiece exemplifies French art at its finest. The use of light and shadow adds depth to the narrative while highlighting the exquisite detailing in every brushstroke. "Mercury ordering Calypso to release Ulysses" invites viewers into an otherworldly realm where mythological beings interact with mortal lives. It serves as a reminder of humanity's eternal struggle for liberation from captivity – both physical and emotional – resonating across time and cultures.
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