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Turkey, painting of The Sack of Troy
Filename: 940_18_87030635.jpg
Size: 3350 x 2411 (1.6MB)
Date: 12th March 2014
Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)
Source: De Agostini Picture Library
© DEA / G. DAGLI ORTI
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Turkey, painting of The Sack of Troy
Jean Maublanc (1582-1628), The Sack of Troy
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Media ID 9505119
© DEA / G. DAGLI ORTI
17th Century 17th Century Style Ancient Greece Background People Battle City Classical Column Conflict Damaged Danger Elevated View Fire Homer Horse Large Group Of People Literature Medium Group Of Animals Mythology Painted Image Rivalry Series Smoke Trojan Trojan War Turkey
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back in time to the ancient city of Troy, immortalized in Jean Maublanc's painting "The Sack of Troy". The full-length image transports us to a world of classical civilization and mythology, where danger lurks amidst the columns and architecture. The 17th-century artwork beautifully captures the intensity of this historical event, as men engage in battle while smoke billows from fires raging around them. Homer's epic tale, the Trojan War, comes alive through Maublanc's brushstrokes. The rivalry between Greeks and Trojans unfolds before our eyes as we witness the fateful moment when a large wooden horse becomes both a symbol of deceit and an instrument of destruction. In this horizontal composition, conflict dominates the scene under broad daylight. As we explore every detail within this painted image, we are reminded of ancient Greece and Rome—civilizations that have left an indelible mark on history. The damaged buildings serve as remnants from a distant past filled with stories of heroism and tragedy. In addition to showcasing human figures engaged in warfare, there is also a background presence: women observing from afar alongside a medium group of animals. This elevated view allows us to appreciate not only the grandeur but also the scale at which these events unfolded. This fine art painting serves as an illustration that transcends time—a testament to humanity's eternal fascination with its own history.
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