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Jacob Jordaens (1593-1678), Follower of - Grande scena mitologica, Filemone e Bauci visitati da Giove e Mercurio
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A large Flemish painting from the mid-18th century. Oil on canvas work depicting a famous episode narrated in Ovid's Metamorphoses. Jupiter and Mercury, disguised as travelers, are rejected by all the inhabitants of a region except for an elderly farming couple, Philemon and Baucis. At that moment a miracle occurs: the wine does not run out, the table seems to renew itself. At the foot of the table appears the goose, the couple's only animal, which the elderly still wish to offer.
But the animal, taking shelter among the gods, unwittingly reveals its divine nature. It is at this moment that Jupiter and Mercury reveal themselves: their home will be spared from the village’s destruction, and the elders will be able to remain united forever, ultimately transformed into two intertwined trees, a symbol of love and eternal fidelity. The composition clearly evokes a famous prototype by Jacob Jordaens (1593-1678), the Flemish master among the leading interpreters of seventeenth-century narrative painting.
A work of considerable painterly quality, rich in meticulous detail and characterized by a bright color palette. Noteworthy is the portrayal of the still life on the laid table and the flesh tones, with sturdy, fleshy figures typical of Nordic taste. A painting of remarkable size and difficult to obtain, ideal for a large reception hall or for the lobby of a hotel.
Perfect for lovers of classical mythology or for anyone seeking a scenographic work that will not go unnoticed. The painting has already been restored, with relining, frame replacement, and color retouching in small areas, overall in good preserved condition.
But the animal, taking shelter among the gods, unwittingly reveals its divine nature. It is at this moment that Jupiter and Mercury reveal themselves: their home will be spared from the village’s destruction, and the elders will be able to remain united forever, ultimately transformed into two intertwined trees, a symbol of love and eternal fidelity. The composition clearly evokes a famous prototype by Jacob Jordaens (1593-1678), the Flemish master among the leading interpreters of seventeenth-century narrative painting.
A work of considerable painterly quality, rich in meticulous detail and characterized by a bright color palette. Noteworthy is the portrayal of the still life on the laid table and the flesh tones, with sturdy, fleshy figures typical of Nordic taste. A painting of remarkable size and difficult to obtain, ideal for a large reception hall or for the lobby of a hotel.
Perfect for lovers of classical mythology or for anyone seeking a scenographic work that will not go unnoticed. The painting has already been restored, with relining, frame replacement, and color retouching in small areas, overall in good preserved condition.