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Jupiter sends Mercury to Apollo, 17th century (oil on canvas)
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Jupiter sends Mercury to Apollo, 17th century (oil on canvas)
7129556 Jupiter sends Mercury to Apollo, 17th century (oil on canvas) by Albani, Francesco (1578-1660); Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Jupiter sends Mercury to Apollo, Francesco Albani, cm 78 x 92, oil on canvas, national gallery of antique art in the Corsini palace, Rome, Italy); Photo © Stefano Baldini
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Apollo Apparition Baroque Art Baroque Style Caduceus Diety Divinities Eternal Father Flock Forest Areas Forest Land Forestry Goat Godess Heavenly Father Herd Herding Hermes Jupiter Jupiter Olympus Jupiter Planet Jupiter Zeus Mercury God Mercury Hermes Shepherdess Shepherds Skies Vision Young Goat Zeus Art Style Divinity Goddesses Mythological Figure Semi Nude Several People Several Persons
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This 17th-century oil painting by Francesco Albani depicts the mythological scene of Jupiter sending Mercury to Apollo. The artwork, housed in the Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini in Rome, Italy, showcases Albani's mastery of the baroque style. In this enchanting composition, we witness a celestial apparition as Jupiter dispatches his messenger god, Mercury, to deliver a message to Apollo. The figures are surrounded by a lush landscape with a serene forest and expansive sky serving as their backdrop. Albani skillfully portrays various mythological characters within the painting. We see Apollo standing majestically with his divine presence emphasized by his nudity and caduceus staff. A group of shepherds and shepherdesses gather around him while goats graze nearby – symbolizing fertility and abundance. The artist's attention to detail is evident in every brushstroke; from the intricate rendering of each figure's anatomy to the meticulous depiction of animals and natural elements. This masterpiece transports viewers back to ancient times when gods roamed freely among mortals. Francesco Albani's "Jupiter sends Mercury to Apollo" is not only an exquisite example of baroque art but also serves as a window into classical mythology. It invites us to contemplate the timeless themes of divinity, communication between gods and humans, and our connection with nature – all beautifully captured on canvas for generations to admire.
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