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Mercury Entrusts Bacchus to the Care of the Nymphs, 1638
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Mercury Entrusts Bacchus to the Care of the Nymphs, 1638
BOO73445 Mercury Entrusts Bacchus to the Care of the Nymphs, 1638 by La Hire or La Hyre, Laurent de (1606-56); 112.5x133 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22806030
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Columns Dionysos Dionysus Hermes Mercure Staff Serpent Snakes
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In this print titled "Mercury Entrusts Bacchus to the Care of the Nymphs" we are transported back in time to witness a mythical scene filled with enchantment and symbolism. Painted by Laurent de La Hire in 1638, this masterpiece now resides in the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia. The composition of the painting is grand and majestic, featuring towering columns that frame the central figures. At its heart lies Dionysus, also known as Bacchus, depicted as a baby cradled gently by Mercury or Hermes. The godly messenger holds his iconic staff while entrusting the care of young Dionysus to a group of nymphs. As our eyes wander across the canvas, we notice a slithering serpent winding its way around Mercury's arm. This snake represents both danger and wisdom - an intriguing juxtaposition within this divine setting. La Hire's attention to detail is remarkable; every stroke brings life to these mythological characters and their surroundings. The lush landscape serves as a backdrop for this celestial encounter between gods and nature. This print from Bridgeman Images allows us to bring home a piece of art history that captures not only French artistic mastery but also ancient mythology at its finest. It invites us into an ethereal realm where animals coexist harmoniously with gods, reminding us of humanity's connection with nature throughout time.
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