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The Judgment of Midas, c. 1640 (oil on panel)
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The Judgment of Midas, c. 1640 (oil on panel)
3526195 The Judgment of Midas, c.1640 (oil on panel) by Hoecke, Jan van den (1611-51); 73.66x103.51 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. USA; (add.info.: In Ovids Metamorphoses, the satyr Pan challenged Apollo the god of music to a contest. His melody delighted the Phrygian King Midas but when Apollo played his lyre so beautifully, the mountain god, Timolus, declared him the winner. Apollo gives Midas donkeys ears for poor judgment.); Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 23619602
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The Judgment of Midas
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is a captivating oil painting by Jan van den Hoecke that depicts a pivotal moment in Greek mythology. In this scene, the satyr Pan challenges Apollo, the god of music, to a contest. As Pan's melody enchants King Midas of Phrygia, it is Apollo's divine lyre-playing that wins the favor of Timolus, the mountain god and judge. This masterpiece beautifully captures the tension and drama of the competition. The figures are depicted in classical Baroque style with exquisite attention to detail. The composition showcases a group of nymphs and shepherds surrounding Midas as he listens intently to both musicians. The artist skillfully portrays Apollo as an ethereal figure with his golden lyre shining brightly against his radiant form. Meanwhile, poor judgment befalls King Midas as punishment for favoring Pan's melody over Apollo's divine music – donkey ears sprout from his head. Van den Hoecke masterfully brings together elements of mythology and nature in this work. From the reed pipes held by Pan to the goat legs symbolizing his satyr nature, every detail adds depth and symbolism to this mythological tale. Displayed at Corcoran Collection within National Gallery of Art in Washington D. C. , "The Judgment of Midas" continues to captivate viewers with its timeless portrayal of human folly and divine intervention.
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