King Midas with donkey ears, Daniel Veelwaard (I), Jacob Smies, Francois Bohn, 1802

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King Midas with donkey ears, Daniel Veelwaard (I), Jacob Smies, Francois Bohn, 1802

King Midas with donkey ears, Daniel Veelwaard (I), Jacob Smies, Francois Bohn, 1802 - 1809

Liszt Collection of nineteenth-century engravings and images to browse and enjoy

Media ID 12708759

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1802 1809 Apollo Daniel Veelwaard Donkey Ears Franc Ois Bohn François Bohn Grow Indoor Indoors Jacob Smies King Lyre Metamorphoses Midas Ovid Political Caricatures Satires King Midas Musical Contest Panpipes

EDITORS COMMENTS
In this intriguing print titled "King Midas with Donkey Ears" we are transported back to the early 19th century, where political caricatures and satires were at their peak. The image captures a pivotal moment from Ovid's Metamorphoses, specifically from Book XI, where King Midas finds himself in an unfortunate predicament. The scene depicts a musical contest between Apollo and Pan, two prominent figures in Greek mythology. However, it is King Midas who steals the spotlight as his donkey ears begin to grow out of his head. This transformation was a consequence of his ill-fated decision to judge Pan as the winner over Apollo. The artist skillfully portrays the interior setting with great attention to detail. We can almost feel ourselves being drawn into this indoor space filled with tension and disbelief. The expressions on the faces of Daniel Veelwaard (I), Jacob Smies, and François Bohn perfectly capture the shock and amusement surrounding this bizarre event. This artwork serves as a reminder that even kings are not immune to folly or its consequences. It invites us to reflect upon our own actions and decisions while appreciating the timeless themes explored within classical literature. Quint Lox has masterfully captured both the essence of this ancient tale and its relevance within contemporary society through this thought-provoking print from Liszt Collection.

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