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The Age of Bronze (oil on canvas) (pair to 3055225)
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The Age of Bronze (oil on canvas) (pair to 3055225)
3055226 The Age of Bronze (oil on canvas) (pair to 3055225) by Fiammingo, Paolo (Franck, Pauwels) (1540-96); 128.2x195 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The iconography derives from The Four Ages of Man, as described in Ovids Metamorphoses (I:89-150), in which the earthly paradise of the Golden Age descends through the Silver Age and Bronze Age ( when cruel people inclined to arms but not to impious crimes ) into the strife and greed of the war-like Iron Age, placed by Ovid before the Flood.); Photo eChristies Images; Flemish, out of copyright
Media ID 23296952
© Christie's Images / Bridgeman Images
Ages Of Man Enthroned Justice Presentation Scales Spoils Terrace Treasure Vessels Weighing Allegorical
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This print showcases "The Age of Bronze" by Paolo Fiammingo, a renowned Flemish artist from the 16th century. Painted with oil on canvas, this masterpiece measures 128.2x195 cm and is held in a private collection. "The Age of Bronze" is part of a pair, complementing another artwork numbered 3055225. Inspired by Ovid's Metamorphoses, Fiammingo depicts the concept of The Four Ages of Man in this painting. It symbolizes the transition from the Golden Age, representing an earthly paradise free from impious crimes, to the Silver Age and then to the war-like Iron Age filled with strife and greed before the Flood. Intricate details fill every corner of this allegorical piece. The composition features elements such as justice scales, royal palace architecture, agricultural symbolism including farming tools and vessels weighing produce. An enthroned figure surrounded by treasures represents wealth and power. The landscape surrounding the central figures portrays a farm scene with a farmhouse nestled amidst lush greenery. This Renaissance-inspired artwork captures both cultural significance and artistic excellence. Displayed against a backdrop that exudes regality and victory, "The Age of Bronze" invites viewers into an exploration of history through its rich iconography. With its impeccable craftsmanship and thought-provoking narrative, this painting continues to captivate art enthusiasts worldwide.
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