Teiresias stores in a forest two mating snakes
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Teiresias stores in a forest two mating snakes
Teiresias stores in a forest two mating snakes. Then he turned into a woman. Seven years later he changed back into a man again after two mating snakes have beaten, part of a series of 52 prints that depict stories from Ovids Metamorphoses, print maker: Hendrick Goltzius (workshop of), Dating 1615
Liszt Collection of nineteenth-century engravings and images to browse and enjoy
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This print from the Liszt Collection showcases a fascinating scene inspired by Ovid's Metamorphoses. In this artwork, created in 1615 by Hendrick Goltzius or his workshop, we witness Teiresias, an enigmatic figure of Greek mythology, amidst a serene forest setting. The focus of the image lies on two mating snakes that Teiresias stores within the woods. According to the mythological tale depicted here, after observing these intertwining serpents, Teiresias undergoes a profound transformation. He mysteriously changes into a woman and lives as such for seven long years. However, fate has more surprises in store for him. As time passes and two other mating snakes engage in battle nearby, Teiresias regains his original form as a man once again. This particular print is part of an extensive series comprising 52 prints illustrating various stories from Ovid's renowned work. With meticulous detail and expert engraving techniques characteristic of old master prints, Goltzius or his workshop skillfully brings this mythical narrative to life. The Kupferstich-Kabinett museum houses this remarkable piece among its collection of ancient copperplate engravings. Through Artokoloro's reproduction of this historic artwork without any commercial intent mentioned here, viewers can appreciate both the artistic mastery behind it and delve into the intriguing world of Greek mythology where gods and humans often experienced extraordinary transformations.
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