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Mercury, Herse and Aglauros (oil on canvas)
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Mercury, Herse and Aglauros (oil on canvas)
MAN368389 Mercury, Herse and Aglauros (oil on canvas) by Ricci, Sebastiano (1658-1734) (school of); 88.5x58.8 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Episode from Ovid's Metamorphoses (8 AD), Book II, lines 708-834;); © Manchester Art Gallery
Media ID 32118108
© Manchester Art Gallery / Bridgeman Images
Apollo Archway Bare Celebrating Courtyard Cupid Desire Festival Hermes Mercure Pitchers Portal Portico Sisters Urns Vases Festivities Neo Classical
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In this oil on canvas painting titled "Mercury, Herse and Aglauros" artist Sebastiano Ricci transports us to a scene straight out of Ovid's Metamorphoses. The artwork, housed in the Manchester Art Gallery, UK, measures 88.5x58.8 cm and showcases the artist's mastery of the Baroque style. The composition bursts with life and movement as we witness a celebration filled with joyous festivities. Nudity is tastefully depicted as several female figures stand bare amidst an abundance of fruit and food, symbolizing abundance and fertility. The presence of vases, urns, pitchers, and baskets further emphasizes this theme. At the center stands Mercury himself - a god known for his agility - surrounded by flying sisters who exude love and desire. A neo-classical temple serves as their backdrop while an archway frames the scene perfectly. Notably present are Cupid with his bow and arrow alongside Apollo and Pandrosos; their inclusion adds depth to the narrative unfolding before our eyes. Ricci's skillful brushwork captures every detail meticulously while infusing each figure with a sense of gracefulness that characterizes much of his work. This painting invites viewers into a world where gods mingle among mortals during festive celebrations—a testament to Ricci's ability to transport us through time using paint on canvas.
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