Pyramus Collection
"Pyramus: A Tale of Tragic Love and Artistic Interpretations" The story and Thisbe has captivated hearts for centuries, immortalized in various forms of art
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"Pyramus: A Tale of Tragic Love and Artistic Interpretations" The story and Thisbe has captivated hearts for centuries, immortalized in various forms of art. One such depiction is a tapestry cushion cover from Hamburg, Germany, created around 1615. Woven with woolen threads, it brings to life the sorrowful tale of these ill-fated lovers. In another portrayal by Marcantonio Raimondi in 1505, we witness Thisbe's heart-wrenching discovery as she finds Pyramus lying on the ground with a knife piercing his chest. The artist skillfully captures her anguish and despair. Moving away from tragic love to naval might, we encounter an awe-inspiring lithograph showcasing "The Most Powerful Combination of Warships ever seen. " The Channel and Mediterranean Squadrons off Nauplia command attention with their sheer strength and grandeur. Continuing this theme, an engraving depicts the Combined Mediterranean and Channel Squadrons gathered in Lagos Bay during the King of Portugal's visit. It serves as a testament to unity and maritime power during that era. Shakespearean influences come into play through engravings featuring Bottom enacting Pyramus - a comical twist within "A Midsummer Night's Dream. " Russet-pated choughs rise amidst gun reports while Sophie Arnould enchants audiences as a French soprano in the opera adaptation. Nature intertwines with mythology when common blue charaxes butterflies flutter alongside blind eighty-eight moths. Their delicate beauty mirrors the tragedy encapsulated within Pyramus' fate. Illustrations vividly portray Bottom transforming into Pyramus on stage - capturing both humor and pathos simultaneously. These engravings bring Shakespeare's words to life, reminding us of his timeless genius. Lastly, William Shakespeare himself is depicted in a chromolithograph from "A Midsummer Night's Dream, " forever associated with the character of Pyramus.