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Design for a theatre piece: the blindfolded Amaryllis grabs Mirtillo, 1715-1798. Creator: Dionys van Nijmegen
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Design for a theatre piece: the blindfolded Amaryllis grabs Mirtillo, 1715-1798. Creator: Dionys van Nijmegen
Design for a theatre piece: the blindfolded Amaryllis grabs Mirtillo, 1715-1798. Design for a painting
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Amaryllis Arcadia Arcadian Blindfold Blindfolded Dionys Van Nijmegen Giovanni Battista Guarini Guarini Giovanni Battista Il Pastor Fido Ink On Paper Love Story Mirtillo Nijmegen Dionys Van Nymph Pastoral Romance Romancing Romantic Era Shepherd The Faithfull Shepherd Van Nijmegen Dionys Watercolor Paint Wood Nymph Playhouse Young Man
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This design by Dionys van Nijmegen (1715-1798) transports us to the idyllic world of Arcadia, a pastoral setting where love stories unfold among shepherds and nymphs. In this intriguing composition, the blindfolded Amaryllis reaches out to grasp Mirtillo, a young shepherd, in a romantic gesture reminiscent of the famous 17th-century Italian play "Il Pastor Fido" (The Faithful Shepherd) by Giovanni Battista Guarini. The design, created in the 18th century, showcases the rich colors and intricate details characteristic of the Dutch artistic tradition. The use of ink, pencil, and watercolor paints on paper adds depth and texture to the scene, bringing the pastoral characters to life. Three figures are depicted in the design: Amaryllis, a wood nymph, and Mirtillo, a young shepherd. Amaryllis, blindfolded, trusts her heart to guide her as she reaches out to touch Mirtillo. The young man, surprised and perhaps a little nervous, looks at her with a mixture of curiosity and affection. The design captures the essence of the romantic era, where love stories were often set against the backdrop of nature and explored themes of trust, passion, and the supernatural. This beautiful design, a testament to the artistic heritage of the Netherlands, is a reminder of the enduring power of love stories to captivate and inspire us. It invites us to imagine the drama that unfolds as Amaryllis and Mirtillo come together in the enchanting world of Arcadia.
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