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Philoctetes on the Island of Lemnos, c. 1510-1515. Creator: Giovanni Maria Mosca (Italian
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Philoctetes on the Island of Lemnos, c. 1510-1515. Creator: Giovanni Maria Mosca (Italian
Philoctetes on the Island of Lemnos, c. 1510-1515. A snake bit the Greek warrior Philoctetes en route to the Trojan War. The stench of the infected wound led the ships crew to abandon him on the island of Lemnos, where he fans the agonizing injury with a birds wing. The warriors noble suffering in the face of tremendous pain would have been a classical model of stoic composure, highly valued in Renaissance court culture
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Philoctetes on the Island of Lemnos, c. 1510-1515 - A Glimpse into Stoic Composure
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. This print captures the essence of Giovanni Maria Mosca's masterpiece, "Philoctetes on the Island of Lemnos". The Italian artist skillfully portrays a defining moment in Greek mythology, where Philoctetes endures immense pain and isolation. As the story goes, a venomous snakebite during his journey to the Trojan War left Philoctetes with an infected wound emitting a putrid stench. Abandoned by his shipmates on the desolate island of Lemnos, he finds solace in fanning his agonizing injury with a bird's wing. This act symbolizes both his desperate attempt at relief and his unwavering determination to bear this excruciating burden alone. Mosca's sculpture embodies Renaissance court culture's admiration for stoic composure amidst adversity. Philoctetes' noble suffering becomes a classical model for enduring pain without succumbing to despair or self-pity. The intricate marble sculpture showcased at The Cleveland Museum of Art showcases Mosca's exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail. Every curve and crevice tells a tale of resilience that resonates even today. Through this print by Heritage Art/Heritage Images, we are transported back in time to witness Philoctetes' struggle firsthand—a poignant reminder that strength can be found within us even when faced with overwhelming challenges.
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