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Jupiter and Semele (oil on canvas)
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Jupiter and Semele (oil on canvas)
XIR169532 Jupiter and Semele (oil on canvas) by Moreau, Gustave (1826-98); 149x110 cm; Musee Gustave Moreau, Paris, France; (add.info.: Semele, daughter of Cadmus and Harmonia; Jupiter had appeared to her in disguise but Juno, his wife, made Semele suggest that he came in all his splendour; her mortal frame could not endure the splendour of his immortal radiance and she was consumed to ashes; ); French, out of copyright
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The captivating artwork titled "Jupiter and Semele" by Gustave Moreau is a mesmerizing oil on canvas print that measures 149x110 cm. Housed in the Musee Gustave Moreau in Paris, France, this masterpiece tells a tragic tale of love and divine intervention. In Greek mythology, Semele was the daughter of Cadmus and Harmonia. Jupiter, the king of gods, disguised himself to appear before her. However, his jealous wife Juno manipulated Semele into asking Jupiter to reveal himself in all his splendor. Unable to withstand the brilliance of his immortal radiance, Semele was consumed by fire and turned into ashes. This painting beautifully captures the doomed lovers' final moments together. Symbolism plays an essential role as Moreau depicts them both in their naked vulnerability while an eagle hovers above them - representing Zeus's presence as he takes on his true form. The artist's use of color and brushstrokes adds depth and emotion to this tragic scene. Moreau's "Jupiter and Semele" is a powerful example of symbolist art that explores themes such as mortality, desire, and divine interference. It serves as a reminder that even love between mortals can be subject to forces beyond their control.
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