Poster Print : Hero and Leander
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Hero and Leander
Hero and Leander by Domenico Feti (1588-1623). Baroque art. Oil on wood
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Media ID 8258815
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1588 1623 Baroque Domenico Hero Leander Aisa
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
"Bring the timeless beauty of Baroque art into your home with Media Storehouse's Hero and Leander Poster Print. This exquisite reproduction showcases Domenico Feti's masterpiece, "Hero and Leander," a captivating oil on wood painting from the Mary Evans Prints Online collection. The passionate tale of Hero and Leander, immortalized in this stunning artwork, makes for a perfect addition to any room, igniting the walls with a touch of history and romance."
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 Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 25.2cm (23.4" x 9.9")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Hero and Leander" is a captivating Baroque masterpiece by the Italian artist Domenico Feti, painted in 1588 and completed in 1623. This exquisite oil on wood painting showcases the legendary tale of Hero and Leander, two young lovers whose tragic romance has been immortalized in literature since ancient times. The painting depicts Hero, a priestess of Aphrodite, standing on the rocky shore of Sestos, gazing intently across the Hellespont to the shores of Abydos. Her lover, Leander, is shown swimming towards her, guided by a torch held by Hero's hand. The torch illuminates Leander's path through the dark waters, allowing him to safely reach Hero's side. The passionate intensity of their love is palpable in Feti's masterful depiction of the scene. The couple's bodies are bathed in the soft, ethereal glow of moonlight, creating an otherworldly atmosphere. The intricate details of the painting, from the rippling water to the delicate folds of Hero's robes, demonstrate Feti's exceptional skill as a Baroque artist. The story of Hero and Leander is rooted in Greek mythology and has been retold through various works of literature, including the poem "Hero and Leander" by Musaeus. The tragic end of their love story is that Leander drowns on his way back to Hero one stormy night, and Hero, devastated by grief, throws herself into the sea and joins him in death. This painting, with its timeless tale of love and loss, is a testament to the enduring power of art to capture the human experience and transport us to another world. The intricate details and emotional depth of Feti's "Hero and Leander" make it a must-see work of historical Baroque art.
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