Nessus Deianira landscape centaur Nessus kidnaps

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Nessus Deianira landscape centaur Nessus kidnaps

Nessus and Deianira, In a landscape, the centaur Nessus kidnaps the nymph Deianeira. On the left a river god, on the right a wind god, in the background two women at an altar, Hercules shoots Nessus, the centaur, who tries to carry off Deianira, Lambert Sustris (attributed to), 1540 - 1560, panel, oil paint (paint), h 24 cm × w 95 cm × t 1.9 cm

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Media ID 19556635

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1540 1560 Centaur Deianira Lambert Sustris Nessus River God Attributed Oil Paint Wind God

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from the Liszt Collection transports us to a mythical landscape filled with drama and action. Painted by Lambert Sustris, or attributed to him, between 1540 and 1560, it depicts the intense moment when the centaur Nessus kidnaps the nymph Deianeira. In this scene, we witness a clash of divine forces as a river god stands on the left while a wind god graces the right side of the composition. Their presence adds an ethereal touch to this otherwise earthly struggle. In the background, two women can be seen at an altar, perhaps witnessing or praying for intervention in this chaotic event. The central focus is Hercules himself who takes aim at Nessus with his bow and arrow. The brave hero's swift reaction comes just in time as Nessus attempts to carry off Deianeira against her will. The tension is palpable as their fates hang in balance. Sustris' masterful use of oil paint brings depth and richness to every brushstroke, enhancing both natural elements such as landscapes and supernatural beings like centaurs. This particular panel measures 24 cm in height by 95 cm in width with a thickness of 1.9 cm. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing artwork captured through photography, let us marvel at its ability to transport us into ancient tales where gods clashed with mortals amidst breathtaking landscapes - forever immortalized within these frames.

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