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Pan and Syrinx, 1637 (oil on canvas)
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Pan and Syrinx, 1637 (oil on canvas)
FIA5394279 Pan and Syrinx, 1637 (oil on canvas) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); 106x82 cm; Staatliche Kunstsammlungen, Dresden, Germany; Photo eFine Art Images; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23341424
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Baroque Art Cupid Eros Escape Faun Monstrous Character Naked Woman Nymph Patron Satyr Satyrs Wonderful Character Fear Fictional Character Mythological Figure
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This print showcases Poussin's masterpiece "Pan and Syrinx" from 1637. Painted with oil on canvas, this artwork measures 106x82 cm and is currently housed in the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen in Dresden, Germany. The image, captured by eFine Art Images, allows us to appreciate the intricate details of this baroque art piece. The painting depicts a mythological scene from ancient Greece, featuring Pan, a faun or satyr-like creature known for his love of music and nature. In the forest setting, Pan encounters Syrinx, a beautiful nymph who attempts to escape his advances out of fear. Cupid (Eros), the god of love himself, watches over them as their destinies intertwine. Poussin skillfully portrays both characters' emotions through their body language and facial expressions. While Pan represents a wonderful yet somewhat monstrous character with his goat-like features and wild demeanor, Syrinx embodies vulnerability and nakedness as she flees from him. This artwork beautifully captures the tension between desire and fear while exploring themes of love and escapism within Greek mythology. Poussin's attention to detail brings these mythical figures to life on canvas. As we admire this timeless piece by Nicolas Poussin - one of France's most celebrated painters - we are reminded of the enduring power that art holds in telling stories from antiquity while evoking complex emotions within its viewers.
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