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Dryope into a tree or Driope cangiata in albero, Book IX
STC415891 Dryope into a tree or Driope cangiata in albero, Book IX, illustration from Ovids Metamorphoses, Florence, 1832 (hand-coloured engraving) by Ademollo, Luigi (1764-1849); Private Collection; (add.info.: P. Ovidii Nasonis Metamorphoseon Libri XV cum Appositis Italico Carmine* Interpretationibus ac Notis, 5 Vols (Florence, 1824, repr. 1832); Book IX; Dryope: Ioles half-sister; she is turned into a tree after accidentally picking flowers from a tree that was actually a nymph.
); The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 23475656
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Branch Greek Myth Metamorphosis Ovid
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The captivating print titled "Dryope into a tree or Driope cangiata in albero, Book IX" transports us to the mythical world of Ovid's Metamorphoses. Created by Luigi Ademollo in 1832, this hand-coloured engraving beautifully depicts the tragic transformation of Dryope. In this scene from Book IX, we witness Dryope, Iole's half-sister, unwittingly plucking flowers from a seemingly ordinary tree. Little does she know that this innocent act will forever alter her fate. As the story goes, the tree is actually a nymph who has been cursed and transformed into wood. Ademollo skillfully captures the moment of metamorphosis as Dryope begins to merge with the branches and leaves of the enchanted tree. The artist's attention to detail brings forth both beauty and sorrow in equal measure. We can almost feel Dryope's anguish as her body merges with nature itself. This print not only showcases Ademollo's artistic talent but also serves as a reminder of Greek mythology's enduring power. It encapsulates themes such as sacrifice, destiny, and the consequences of our actions – timeless lessons that continue to resonate today. As we gaze upon this enchanting image from centuries past, we are reminded once again of humanity's eternal fascination with mythological tales and their ability to captivate our imagination across generations.
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