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The Four Disgracers, 1588 (engraving)
8610374 The Four Disgracers, 1588 (engraving) by Goltzius, Hendrik (1558-1617); 33x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraving by Hendrik Goltzius
Clockwise from top left: Tantalus, Icarus, Phaeton, Ixion
The Four Disgracers: Tantalus, Icarus, Phaeton and Ixion having offended the Gods through arrogance and disrespect falling to their punishment, tumbling down to earth or being cast into Hades.); Photo © Christie's Images
Media ID 33085510
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4 People 4 Persons Baroque Art Baroque Style C16h Fall Fall Down Falling Four Persons Mytholoy Nude Body Skies To Fall 16 16th Xvi Xvith Sixteenth Century Art Style Dutch Netherlands Goltzius Hendrick Gravure Engraving Hollander Hollanders Mythological Character Mythological Figure Myths Netherland Netherlands Holland Dutch Semi Nude Several People Several Persons The Netherland
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The Four Disgracers, 1588
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is a captivating engraving by Hendrik Goltzius that depicts four mythological figures who have incurred the wrath of the gods and are now facing their punishment. In this intricate artwork, we witness Tantalus, Icarus, Phaeton, and Ixion tumbling down from the heavens or being cast into Hades as a consequence of their arrogance and disrespect. Goltzius masterfully captures the moment of their downfall with meticulous detail and skillful composition. The viewer's gaze is drawn clockwise from top left to each figure's plight: Tantalus reaching for unattainable fruit; Icarus plummeting towards earth after flying too close to the sun; Phaeton losing control of his father's chariot and setting the world ablaze; and Ixion bound to an eternally spinning wheel in Tartarus. The artist's use of black-and-white adds a timeless quality to this baroque masterpiece. Each figure is rendered with striking realism, emphasizing their vulnerability in these moments of divine retribution. The nudity depicted serves as a metaphor for their exposed humanity in the face of overwhelming power. This print allows us to appreciate Goltzius' exceptional talent as an engraver while immersing ourselves in these compelling mythological narratives. It invites contemplation on themes such as hubris, consequences, and human limitations within a rich European artistic tradition. Through "The Four Disgracers". Goltzius reminds us that even those who dare challenge the gods must ultimately confront their own fallibility – an enduring lesson captured beautifully in this remarkable work of art.
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