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Allegorical title page various scenes metamorphoses
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Allegorical title page various scenes metamorphoses
Allegorical title page with various scenes from the metamorphoses of Ovidius and his portrait Title page for: P. Ovidius Naso, Me tamorphoses, 1732, Allegorical representation with various scenes and metamorphoses from the book of Ovidius. Among others in the foreground are Salmacis and Hermaphroditus, Narcissus who falls in love with his own reflection and Leda seduced by Jupiter in the form of a swan. In the middle Vertumnus as old woman and Pomona, Apollo and Daphne, Pan and Syrinx. In the background Pluto and Proserpina, Perseus and the monster, the fall of Icarus. In the sky on a cloud of Venus in her chariot pulled by a swan. With a uppercase in Latin and in a medallion under a garland, the portrait of the writer Publius Ovidius Naso. In the cartouche below the show the title in French. Title-page, metamorphoses, classical mythology, Publius Ovidius Naso, Bernard Picart (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1731, paper, engraving, h 387 mm × w 254 mm
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1731 1732 Allegorical Representation Apollo Bernard Picart Book Cartouche Cloud Daphne Fall Falls Foreground Form Garland Icarus Jupiter Latin Love Metamorphoses Monster Narcissus Old Woman Perseus Pomona Proserpina Swan Syrinx Title Venus Classical Mythology Hermaphroditus Mentioned Ovidius Publius Ovidius Naso Salmacis
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This print showcases the allegorical title page of "Metamorphoses" by Publius Ovidius Naso, beautifully illustrated by Bernard Picart in 1732. The intricate design depicts various scenes from Ovidius' renowned book, transporting viewers into a world of classical mythology. In the foreground, we witness Salmacis and Hermaphroditus entwined in their eternal embrace, while Narcissus becomes infatuated with his own reflection. Leda succumbs to Jupiter's seduction as he takes the form of a swan. Moving towards the center, Vertumnus disguises himself as an old woman to woo Pomona, Apollo chases after Daphne who transforms into a laurel tree to escape him, and Pan mourns his lost love Syrinx. The background reveals Pluto and Proserpina ruling over the underworld, Perseus battling a fearsome monster, and Icarus tragically falling from the sky. Above it all floats Venus on her chariot pulled by a graceful swan. Amidst this enchanting composition lies a medallion showcasing the portrait of Publius Ovidius Naso himself. A Latin uppercase inscription accompanies it while below rests a garland-adorned cartouche displaying the French title. This remarkable print captures not only Picart's artistic prowess but also serves as an homage to Ovidius' timeless tales that continue to captivate readers even centuries later.
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