Scenes From The Story Of The Argonauts is a painting by Biagio d'Antonio which was uploaded on February 7th, 2017.
Scenes From The Story Of The Argonauts
In this and its companion panel, the story of Jason and the Argonauts unfolds in a continuous narrative. At the left, Jason is charged by King Pelias... more
Title
Scenes From The Story Of The Argonauts
Artist
Biagio d'Antonio
Medium
Painting - Tempera On Wood, Gilt Ornaments
Description
In this and its companion panel, the story of Jason and the Argonauts unfolds in a continuous narrative. At the left, Jason is charged by King Pelias to retrieve the Golden Fleece. Jason then mounts his horse and consults the centaur Chiron on Mount Pelion together with Hercules and Orpheus. In the distance is Jason's ship, the Argo.In the second panel King Aëetes and his daughters Medea and Chalciope meet Jason and his companions. At center, Jason plows the grove of Ares, where the Golden Fleece is guarded, while Orpheus lulls the dragon to sleep so that Jason may steal the fleece. At right, the King sends his sons off to capture the fleeing Jason and Medea. For a complete account, visit metmuseum.org/collections.The engaged moldings of the panel are original; the pictures were probably installed as the backrests of two benches or were framed in the wainscoting of a room. As was often the case, more than one painter was involved.
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February 7th, 2017
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