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Damocles at the Table, before 1620 (oil on copper)
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Damocles at the Table, before 1620 (oil on copper)
BFM286847 Damocles at the Table, before 1620 (oil on copper) by Francken, Frans II the Younger (1581-1642); 30x50.5 cm; Schlossmuseum, Schloss Friedenstein, Gotha, Germany; (add.info.: Damokles an der Tafel; sword suspended by a hair used by Dionysius to show Damocles what happiness is; reminder that wealth and happiness cannot last; ); Bildarchiv Foto Marburg
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This print showcases the painting "Damocles at the Table" by Frans Francken II the Younger. Painted before 1620, this oil on copper masterpiece measures 30x50.5 cm and is currently housed in the Schlossmuseum, Schloss Friedenstein in Gotha, Germany. The artwork depicts a dramatic scene where Damocles finds himself seated at a lavish banquet table. Above him hangs a sword suspended by a single hair, symbolizing the precariousness of wealth and happiness. This powerful image serves as a reminder that material possessions and temporary pleasures cannot bring lasting fulfillment. Surrounded by opulent decorations and attended to by both male and female guests, Damocles appears visibly terrified while others indulge in luxurious feasting. The bacchic atmosphere adds an element of excess and indulgence to the scene. Through this thought-provoking painting, Francken explores themes of power dynamics, fear, anxiety, and the fleeting nature of worldly success. It serves as an allegorical lesson about appreciating what truly matters in life beyond superficial wealth. With its meticulous attention to detail and masterful use of light and shadow, "Damocles at the Table" captures both beauty and terror within its composition. This remarkable artwork continues to captivate viewers with its timeless message about human desires and aspirations.
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