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Ivan Mazepa (Jean Mazeppa) (1639-1709). Apres avoir ete surpris en flagrant delit d adultere, il est enduit de goudron et attache nu sur un cheval sauvage qui l emporte dans les steppes ukrainiennes
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Ivan Mazepa (Jean Mazeppa) (1639-1709). Apres avoir ete surpris en flagrant delit d adultere, il est enduit de goudron et attache nu sur un cheval sauvage qui l emporte dans les steppes ukrainiennes
FIA5376095 Ivan Mazepa (Jean Mazeppa) (1639-1709). Apres avoir ete surpris en flagrant delit d adultere, il est enduit de goudron et attache nu sur un cheval sauvage qui l emporte dans les steppes ukrainiennes. Peinture de Alexander Osipovich Orlowski (1777-1832), huile sur toile. Art polonais 19e siecle, classicisme. Regional Art Museum, Poltava (Ukraine). by Orlowski, Alexander (Alexandr Osipovich Orlovsky) (1777-1832); Poltava Art Museum, Poltava, Ukraine; Photo © Fine Art Images
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Adultery Chastisement Cruelty Infidelity Russian Culture Seicento Ukraine Ukraine Ukrainian Ukrainian Ukrainian Culture News Item Punishment
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The captivating print depicts the infamous Ivan Mazepa, also known as Jean Mazeppa (1639-1709), in a moment of intense punishment for his adulterous actions. Caught red-handed, he is shown covered in tar and tied naked to a wild horse that gallops across the Ukrainian steppes. This powerful image was captured by Alexander Osipovich Orlowski (1777-1832), a Polish artist renowned for his classical style. Displayed at the Regional Art Museum in Poltava, Ukraine, this 19th-century masterpiece showcases Mazepa's tragic fate with vivid oil brushstrokes on canvas. The painting not only highlights Mazepa's personal downfall but also serves as a reflection of societal norms and consequences during that era. The composition evokes strong emotions through its use of color and detail. It transports viewers back to the early 17th century, immersing them in an atmosphere filled with tension and cruelty. Mazepa's expression reveals both anguish and regret while the untamed horse symbolizes his uncontrollable destiny. This artwork tells a gripping story from history—one of punishment, chastisement, and violence—making it an important piece within European art culture. It sheds light on themes such as infidelity and adultery while capturing the essence of Russian culture intertwined with Ukrainian heritage. Overall, this print offers viewers a glimpse into an intriguing chapter of human experience—a cautionary tale frozen in time through Orlowski's masterful brushwork.
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