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Foundation of Marseille in 600 BC - Fondation de Marseille
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Foundation of Marseille in 600 BC - Fondation de Marseille
XEE4180946 Foundation of Marseille in 600 BC - Fondation de Marseille, 600 BC: On the day of the arrival of the Greek sailors, the head of the Nams organizes a meal during which his daughter Gyptis has to choose his wife by holding him a cup. The Greeks were invited to join the banquet and the young leader, Protis, was chosen, thus sealing the foundation of a new city. Engraving in " Histoire De France En Cent Paintings by Paul Lehugeur " 1891. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Foundation of Marseille in 600 BC - Fondation de Marseille, 600 BC: On the day of the arrival of the Greek sailors, the head of the Nams organizes a meal during which his daughter Gyptis has to choose his wife by holding him a cup. The Greeks were invited to join the banquet and the young leader, Protis, was chosen, thus sealing the foundation of a new city. Engraving in " Histoire De France En Cent Paintings by Paul Lehugeur " 1891.); Stefano Bianchetti; French, out of copyright
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This print captures the historic moment of the Foundation of Marseille in 600 BC. The scene depicts a significant event during which Greek sailors arrived on the shores of Marseille, marking the birth of a new city. In this engraving from "Histoire De France En Cent Paintings by Paul Lehugeur" (1891), we witness an ancient tradition unfold. On this auspicious day, the head of the Nams, a local tribe, organizes a grand feast to welcome and honor their Greek guests. Amidst the festivities, his daughter Gyptis is tasked with choosing her future husband by holding out a cup for him to drink from. This symbolic act holds immense importance as it determines not only her own fate but also seals the foundation of this nascent city. As depicted in this artwork by Stefano Bianchetti, all eyes are fixed on Gyptis as she makes her choice. Amongst those invited to partake in this banquet is Protis, a young leader among the Greeks who has caught Gyptis' attention and admiration. With grace and certainty, she selects Protis as her partner for life. This enchanting image serves as a testament to both love and destiny intertwining with history's course. It immortalizes that pivotal moment when two cultures converged and laid down the foundations for one of France's most iconic cities – Marseille.
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