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The Death of the Children of Bethel, 1653 (oil on canvas)
XIR220225 The Death of the Children of Bethel, 1653 (oil on canvas) by La Hyre, Laurent de (1606-56); 97x129 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Arras, France; French, out of copyright
Media ID 12762156
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Curse Elisha Grief Israel Retribution Sorrow Dead Child Dying
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring the haunting beauty of Old Master paintings into your home with Media Storehouse's range of poster prints. This exquisite reproduction showcases "The Death of the Children of Bethel, 1653" by Laurent de La Hyre. Widely regarded for his mastery of light and color, La Hyre captured the poignant moment of grief and sorrow in this oil on canvas masterpiece. Hang this captivating work of art in your living room, office, or studio to inspire creativity and add a touch of timeless elegance to your space.
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.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
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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The Death of the Children of Bethel, 1653
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is a haunting and powerful oil painting by Laurent de La Hyre. The scene depicted in this artwork is based on the biblical story from 2 Kings 2:23-24, where the prophet Elisha curses a group of mocking youths who then meet their demise at the hands of bears. The artist skillfully captures the gravity and sorrow surrounding this tragic event. The landscape serves as a backdrop to emphasize the retribution that befalls those who mock and disrespect authority. The bodies of the dead children lay strewn across the canvas, evoking a sense of grief and loss. La Hyre's use of baroque style adds drama to this somber scene. The play between light and shadow creates an atmosphere filled with tension and despair. Each brushstroke conveys emotions ranging from anger to sadness, making it impossible for viewers not to feel moved by this composition. This print from Fine Art Finder allows us to appreciate La Hyre's mastery even centuries after its creation. It serves as a reminder that actions have consequences, urging us to reflect on our own behavior towards others. "The Death of the Children of Bethel" stands as both an artistic masterpiece and a moral lesson that continues to resonate with audiences today.
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