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Premium Framed Print : La Traversee du Styx, c1591-1638. Artist: Jacob Isaacz van Swanenburg
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La Traversee du Styx, c1591-1638. Artist: Jacob Isaacz van Swanenburg
La Traversee du Styx, c1591-1638. In Greek mythology, Styx is the name of a river which formed the boundary between earth and the underworld, Hades
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Burning Crossing Destruction Group Of People Hades Leiden Monster Nightmare Styx Swanenburgh Greek Mythology Print Collector4 Swanenburg
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print titled "La Traversee du Styx" by Jacob Isaacz van Swanenburg takes us on a visual journey into the depths of Greek mythology. The artwork depicts a haunting scene from Hades, where the river Styx separates the world of the living from the realm of the dead. In this 17th-century masterpiece, we witness a group of people crossing this mythical boundary aboard a ship. The artist skillfully captures the sense of foreboding and destruction associated with death as monstrous creatures lurk in the dark waters. The use of color adds to the nightmarish atmosphere, evoking feelings of unease and mystery. This piece transports us to Holland, where Swanenburg resided during his time. Through this print, we are reminded not only of ancient myths but also how art can transcend time and space to convey powerful concepts such as mortality and human fate. It serves as a reminder that death is an inevitable part of life's journey. As we gaze upon this image, we are transported outside our own reality into a world steeped in legend and imagination. It is through works like these that artists like Swanenburg continue to inspire awe and fascination centuries later.
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