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Tiresias dismissed by Pentheus or Tirenia Scacciato da Penteo, Book III
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Tiresias dismissed by Pentheus or Tirenia Scacciato da Penteo, Book III
STC415842 Tiresias dismissed by Pentheus or Tirenia Scacciato da Penteo, Book III, illustration from Ovids Metamorphoses, Florence, 1832 (hand-coloured engraving) by Ademollo, Luigi (1764-1849); Private Collection; (add.info.: P. Ovidii Nasonis Metamorphoseon Libri XV cum Appositis Italico Carmine* Interpretationibus ac Notis, 5 Vols (Florence, 1824, repr. 1832); Book III; Tiresias: man who has also been a woman, he is blinded by Juno and given the gift of prophecy by Jove. Pentheus - king who scorns the power of the gods, especially Bacchus, and in punishment is torn apart by his wife and daughters.
); The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 23475644
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Blind Departing Exile Expelling Leaving Metamorphosis Outcast Ovid Old Man
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This print captures the dramatic scene of "Tiresias dismissed by Pentheus or Tirenia Scacciato da Penteo, Book III" from Ovid's Metamorphoses. Created in 1832 by Luigi Ademollo, this hand-coloured engraving beautifully depicts the mythological tale of Tiresias and Pentheus. In this moment frozen in time, we witness Tiresias, an old man who has experienced life as both a man and a woman, being cast out by Pentheus. The image portrays the emotions of rejection and exile as Tiresias departs from his homeland. His blindness, inflicted upon him by Juno but compensated with the gift of prophecy from Jove, adds to his vulnerability and sense of isolation. Pentheus, portrayed as a powerful king who scorns the gods' authority - particularly that of Bacchus - stands firm in his decision to expel Tiresias. Little does he know that his own defiance will lead to a gruesome fate at the hands of his wife and daughters. The intricate details captured in this c19th engraving transport us back to classical times while highlighting themes such as metamorphosis and power struggles between mortals and deities. This work serves as a reminder that even rulers are not immune to divine retribution. Bridgeman Images presents this remarkable piece from their Stapleton Collection for all art enthusiasts seeking an exploration into mythology through visual storytelling.
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