In his description of the allegorical paintings that decorated the palace ceilings published in 1829, Francisco José Fabre explained the painting´s complicated subject matter: drawing inspiration from texts by Homer, Apollodorus, Ovid and Virgil, the scene depicts the Giants´ efforts to conquer the home of the Gods on Mount Olympus and its ...

From the clouds, the Olympian gods wield their attributes as weapons: Jupiter hurls thunderbolts; Neptune brandishes his triton; and Mercury uses his caduceus as a spear. The helmeted figure on the right is Minerva, the goddess of wisdom and war. The painting’s gemlike effect results from the use of a copper support and from its small scale.

Inspired by a true story, Invincible recounts the last 48 hours in the life of Marc-Antoine Bernier, a 14-year-old boy on a desperate quest for freedom. ‘The Gods on Mount Olympus (sketch for the ceiling of the Heaven Room, Burghley House)’ was created by Antonio Verrio in Baroque style.

“The Abduction of Ganymede,” created by the eminent Baroque artist Peter Paul Rubens between 1611 and 1612, is a mythological painting rendered in oil on canvas. The artwork measures 203 by 203 centimeters and stands as a quintessential example of the Baroque period’s dramatic style and energetic compositions.

A drawing of the gods of Olympus: Mars seated, to whom Venus, accompanied by Cupid, flies in alarm, etc. A copy from the fresco in the vault of the Sala dei Giganti, Palazzo Te, Mantua. Inscribed on the verso in an old hand, 'No. 11'. En suite with RCIN 991236.

From the clouds, the Olympian gods wield their attributes as weapons: Jupiter hurls thunderbolts; Neptune brandishes his triton; and Mercury uses his caduceus as a spear. The helmeted figure on the right is Minerva, the goddess of wisdom and war. The painting’s gemlike effect results from the use of a copper support and from its small scale.

In the Veneto, this artist of French origin championed the Baroque concept of "beautiful synthesis," which was meant to unite architecture, painting, and sculpture in a harmonious whole.

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Title: Concourse of the Gods on Mount Olympus. Artist: Cornelis Cort (Netherlandish, Hoorn ca. 1533–1578 Rome) Artist: After Francesco Primaticcio (Italian, Bologna 1504/5–1570 Paris) Date: 1565. Medium: Engraving. Classification: Prints. Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1947. Accession Number: 47.100.248. An illustrated explainer.

Oct 2, 2024 · One of the earliest artistic representations of Mount Olympus can be found in ancient Greek pottery and vase paintings. These artworks often depicted scenes of gods and heroes, showcasing the divine realm in a stylized manner.