Michiel Coxie Collection
Michiel Coxie, a renowned Flemish painter of the 16th century, captivated audiences with his exquisite artworks that depicted various mythological and historical scenes
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Michiel Coxie, a renowned Flemish painter of the 16th century, captivated audiences with his exquisite artworks that depicted various mythological and historical scenes. One such masterpiece is "Plate 3: Psyches two sisters are married to kings, " where Coxie skillfully portrays the envy and longing in Psyche's sisters' eyes as they witness her royal marriages. In "Plate 4: Psyches father consulting the oracle, " Coxie captures the tension and anticipation on Psyche's father's face as he seeks guidance from the divine. Moving forward to "Plate 5: Psyche carried on a litter to a mountain, " we see Coxie's ability to convey movement and grace as Psyche is transported towards her uncertain destiny. In another captivating piece titled "The Diversion of the Euphrates, " Coxie transports us to ancient times, showcasing his versatility by depicting an epic battle scene from The Story of Cyrus. With meticulous attention to detail, he brings forth raw emotions and intense action in "Cyrus Defeats Spargapises. " Switching gears, we encounter Coxie's religious works like "Ecce Homo" which depicts Christ during his trial before Pontius Pilate. Here, through masterful brushstrokes, he conveys both compassion and suffering. Returning back to mythology in "Plate 30: Venus and Cupid pleading their case in the presence of Jupiter and other Gods, " we witness Coxie's talent for capturing celestial beauty amidst divine deliberations. Meanwhile, in "Plate 12: Psyches sisters persuade her a serpent is sleeping with her, " he expertly illustrates deceitfulness through intricate details. Moving on to familial bonds portrayed in artistry, we find ourselves immersed in emotion when observing "Plate 11: Psyche gives presents to her sisters. " Through delicate gestures and expressions exchanged between characters, Coxie beautifully encapsulates love tinged with jealousy. Lastly, in "Plate 15.