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Paysage, c.1650. Creator: Henri Mauperché
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Paysage, c.1650. Creator: Henri Mauperché
Paysage, c.1650. Landscape. Imaginary scene with overgrown classical architecture. The figures may represent the shepherd Theagenes and Ethiopian princess Chariclea by the Nile, from the "Aethiopica", a novel by Heliodorus of Emesa
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Henri Mauperché's Paysage, painted around 1650, is an enchanting work of art that transports viewers to an imaginary landscape filled with classical architecture and the rustic charm of nature. The painting, now housed in the Musée du Petit Palais in Paris, showcases a scene of overgrown ruins by the banks of a serene river, believed to represent the Nile. The tranquil setting is populated by figures, including a shepherd and a woman, who are believed to represent Theagenes and Chariclea, the protagonists of Heliodorus of Emesa's novel "Aethiopica." The idyllic scene of infancy and the juxtaposition of the ruined buildings with the natural beauty of the landscape create a thought-provoking exploration of the passage of time and the enduring power of heritage. Mauperché masterfully employs rich colors and intricate details to bring this imaginary world to life, making it a captivating addition to the collection of any art lover or scholar of 17th-century French art.
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