118 Cm Collection
"118 cm: A Journey through Art and Mythology" Step into the world of art and mythology as we explore the enigmatic measurement of 118 cm
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"118 cm: A Journey through Art and Mythology" Step into the world of art and mythology as we explore the enigmatic measurement of 118 cm. From ancient tales to intricate etchings, this caption will take you on a captivating journey. In Plate 14, "Erichthonius Released Basket, " David Frumerie and Andrea Gritti bring forth an image that depicts the mythological figure Erichthonius being released from a basket. The cistella laxata cernitur, or loosened basket, reveals his hidden presence. Plate 21 showcases the dramatic scene of "Rape Europa. " Here, Iupiter tauri imagine Europam rapit - Jupiter in the form of a bull abducts Europa against her will. This powerful portrayal by Andrea Gritti leaves us captivated by its intensity. Moving on to Plate 3, we encounter "Age Gold" from Ovid's Metamorphoses. The Aetas aurea represents a time when humanity lived in harmony with nature and abundance reigned supreme. Delving deeper into nature's wonders, Plate 105 presents us with "Three Butterflies Wasp. " This stunning etching from 1646 captures these delicate creatures in their first state – a testament to their ephemeral beauty. Continuing our exploration of insects in art, Six Insects takes center stage in another remarkable etching from 1646. Once again presented in their first state across three plates, these intricately detailed creatures come alive before our eyes. In Plate 124's depiction titled "Hecuba Trojan Women Murdering Polymestor, " we witness the tragic consequences of war. Hecuba seeks revenge for her slain children as she confronts Polymestor amidst chaos and despair. "Wolf Accuses Renard Once Again" by Hendrick van Alcmar tells a tale filled with intrigue and deception. As accusations fly, the wolf accuses Renard once more in this captivating scene.