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Mars et Venus pieges dans le filet de Vulcain - Mars and Venus trapped in Vulcan
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Mars et Venus pieges dans le filet de Vulcain - Mars and Venus trapped in Vulcan
FIA5406513 Mars et Venus pieges dans le filet de Vulcain - Mars and Venus trapped in Vulcans net - Maarten Jacobsz van Heemskerck (1498-1574). Oil on wood, c.1540. Dimension : 96x99 cm. Art History Museum, Vienne by Heemskerck, Maerten van (1498-1574); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; Photo eFine Art Images; Dutch, out of copyright
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Adultery Ambush Bird Of Prey Eagle Humiliation Jupiter Zeus Laugh March Mars Ares Mercury Hermes Mockery Neptune Poseidon Olympia Shame Venus Aphrodite Vulcan Hephaestus Flemish Art Mythological Figure Paganism Several People
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This print showcases the masterpiece "Mars et Venus pieges dans le filet de Vulcain" by Maarten Jacobsz van Heemskerck. Painted in 1540 during the Renaissance period, this Flemish artwork measures 96x99 cm and is currently housed in the Art History Museum in Vienna. The painting depicts a scene from Greek mythology, where Mars (Ares) and Venus (Aphrodite) find themselves ensnared in Vulcan's (Hephaestus) net. The composition evokes a sense of laughter, mockery, love, adultery, shame, and humiliation as several mythological figures such as Neptune (Poseidon), Mercury (Hermes), Jupiter (Zeus), and others witness their predicament. Intriguing details include Mars wearing his helmet while being exposed in his nakedness alongside Venus. A cloud hovers above them symbolizing divine intervention or judgment. An eagle perched nearby adds to the symbolism of power and observation. This artwork reflects not only the religious themes prevalent during that time but also explores human emotions and relationships within a mythical context. It serves as a reminder of how art can transcend time to convey complex narratives that resonate with audiences even centuries later. Bridgeman Images presents this remarkable print capturing every intricate detail of Heemskerck's masterpiece for art enthusiasts to appreciate its historical significance and artistic brilliance without commercial intent.
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