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The Death of Aeschylus, from The Florentine Picture-Chronicle, c. 1470 (pen, ink & wash on paper)
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The Death of Aeschylus, from The Florentine Picture-Chronicle, c. 1470 (pen, ink & wash on paper)
486482 The Death of Aeschylus, from The Florentine Picture-Chronicle, c.1470 (pen, ink & wash on paper) by Italian School, (15th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aeschylus (c.525-c.456 BC) Greek playwright and philosopher, supposedly died when an eagle dropped a tortoise on his head.); Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 25054842
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Aeschylus Cave Died Dropped Dropping Eagle Falling Killed Tortoise Wooded
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The Death of Aeschylus - A Tragic End to a Greek Playwright's Life
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. This photo print, titled "The Death of Aeschylus" takes us back in time to ancient Greece and the unfortunate demise of one of its greatest playwrights. Created by an anonymous Italian artist from the 15th century, this pen, ink, and wash drawing captures the dramatic moment when tragedy struck Aeschylus. According to legend, it is said that as Aeschylus sat peacefully in a wooded landscape contemplating his next masterpiece, fate took a cruel turn. An eagle soaring above mistakenly mistook a tortoise for prey and dropped it from high above. The ill-fated creature crashed onto the unsuspecting playwright's head with fatal force. In this haunting depiction, we witness the sheer terror on Aeschylus' face as he meets his untimely end. The intricate details bring forth both the beauty of nature surrounding him and the tragic irony that led to his demise. It serves as a reminder that even great minds are not immune to life's unexpected tragedies. As we delve into this artwork, we are reminded of Aeschylus' immense contributions to literature and philosophy during his lifetime. His plays continue to be celebrated today for their profound insights into human nature and morality. "The Death of Aeschylus" stands as a testament not only to artistic skill but also as a poignant tribute to one man's extraordinary legacy cut short by an unforeseen twist of
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