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Cyparissus, c.1701. Creator: Jacob Toorenvliet
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Cyparissus, c.1701. Creator: Jacob Toorenvliet
Cyparissus, c.1701. Apollo turns Cyparissus into a cypress tree after Cyparissus becomes inconsolable for accidentally killing his favourite deer
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Cyparissus, c.1701: A poignant moment in mythological time captured by Dutch artist Jacob Toorenvliet. In this evocative watercolor drawing, we witness the tragic tale of Cyparissus, a young man from the Low Countries, who was deeply attached to his favorite deer. One fateful day, while practicing his archery skills, Cyparissus accidentally killed the beloved creature with an arrow. Overwhelmed by grief, Cyparissus could not bear the thought of living without his cherished companion. Despair consumed him, and he begged the sun god Apollo, who was also a deity of war and hunting, for release from his misery. Moved by Cyparissus' devotion, Apollo granted his wish, transforming the heartbroken man into a cypress tree. Toorenvliet masterfully captures the essence of this ancient myth in this monochrome drawing. The sun god Apollo, depicted as a muscular and elegant figure with flowing golden hair, gestures towards Cyparissus, who stands before a dead stag, his hand raised in a pleading gesture. The cypress tree, symbolizing death and mourning, emerges from the ground behind Cyparissus, its branches reaching towards the heavens. The natural elements of the drawing, including the sun, water, and trees, are rendered with exquisite detail, reflecting Toorenvliet's exceptional artistic skill. This poignant work of art, a testament to the power of love and loss, is a must-see at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.
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