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Pylades & Orestes escaping from Tauris with Iphigenia Euripi
Pylades & Orestes escaping from Tauris with Iphigenia (Euripides Iphigenia in Tauris ). Fuseli, John Henry (Johann Heinrich Fssli) 1741 - 1825
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Escaping Fssli Fuseli Fussli Heinrich Iphigenia Johann Orestes Pencil Swiss Tauris Worked Pylades
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Pylades and Orestes Escaping from Tauris with Iphigenia
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is a captivating masterpiece by the Swiss-born artist John Henry Fuseli, showcasing a pivotal moment from the tragic play "Iphigenia in Tauris" by the ancient Greek playwright Euripides. The drawing, executed in pencil, ink, and watercolor on paper, depicts the intense and emotional scene as Pylades and Orestes, disguised as herdsmen, successfully abduct Iphigenia from the altar where she was being sacrificed to the goddess Diana. Iphigenia, the unwittingly spared princess of Tauris, is seen in the center, her face a mixture of fear, relief, and confusion as she clings to Pylades, her brother Orestes hidden behind her. The siblings had come to Tauris to avenge their mother's death and rescue their sister, who had been sacrificed to the goddess in a horrific mistake. Fuseli's masterful use of contrasting lines and shadows creates a sense of tension and urgency, as the trio makes their daring escape from the temple. The intricate details of the drawing, from the folds of their clothing to the textures of the temple ruins, demonstrate Fuseli's exceptional draftsmanship and his ability to bring the ancient Greek narrative to life in a compelling and visually stunning way. This drawing is a testament to Fuseli's artistic skill and his deep understanding of the human condition, as he captures the raw emotions and the complexities of the characters in this tragic tale of family, vengeance, and redemption. Fuseli's "Pylades and Orestes Escaping from Tauris with Iphigenia" is a powerful and evocative work of art that continues to captivate and inspire audiences today.
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