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FINE ANTIQUE 18thC OLD MASTER BAROQUE CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY RELIGIOUS OIL PAINTING

FINE ANTIQUE 18thC OLD MASTER BAROQUE CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY RELIGIOUS OIL PAINTING. RARE ANTIQUE CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY / RELIGIOUS OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS Measures 9.25″ x 7.5″ Unframed Probably dates from the early 18th century, possibly earlier. It came from a country house in south eastern France, but may possibly be Spanish or Italian, I’m not sure. It depicts a prostrate semi-clad maiden being held and comforted, with another classical maiden in the background under an arched raindbow reaching out to what appears to be a horse. I think the subject matter is probably from classical mythology rather than religious, but I stand to be corrected. It is all in very tidy condition, with no damages ; I think it may have been re-lined in the past and certainly re-varnished. Please refer to the photographs. A lovely early atmospheric painting… 100% genuine and new to the market. Any questions, please ask. All items are sent via the most economical Signed For or Tracked service. Please contact with any questions. If for any reason this is not possible, I will contact and let you know. Of the Courier charges, labour & packing materials. Get images that make Supersized seem small. Tailor your auctions with Auctiva’s. Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter. The item “FINE ANTIQUE 18thC OLD MASTER BAROQUE CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY RELIGIOUS OIL PAINTING” is in sale since Sunday, September 22, 2019. This item is in the category “Art\Paintings”. The seller is “winckley” and is located in Lytham St. Annes. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Artist: Unknown
Date of Creation: Antique (Pre-1900)
Height (Inches): 9.25
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Medium: Oil
Originality: Original
Size: Small (up to 12in.)
Style: Traditional
Subject: Classical Mythology
Width (Inches): 7.5

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Large 17th Century French Goddess & Endymion Mythology Antique Oil Painting

The Sleep of Endymion c. 1700, oil on canvas. The goddess Selene is suspended before a large moon amongst clouds and a moody sky. She gazes upon the handsome shepherd Endymion sleeping beside his father Zeus on Mount Latmus. Endymion was a legendary character in Greek mythology. The details of his compelling legend have inspired art, poetry, and literature over the centuries. And the reason we enjoy Endymion’s tale is obvious – it is an unconventional love story. For in myth, Endymion was a remarkably handsome mortal man who caught the eye of a goddess. There a several subtle variations about the life of Endymion however these varying accounts are much less important than the part of the myth that matters most, which is, of course, his relationship with the goddess Selene. According to mythology, Selene, the eternally beautiful goddess of the Moon, gazed upon Endymion and fell madly in love with him. She believed him to be so beautiful that she asked Endymion’s father, Zeus, to grant him eternal youth so that he would never leave her. Alternatively, Selene so loved how Endymion looked when he was asleep in the cave on Mount Latmus, near Miletus in Caria, that she entreated Zeus that he might remain that way. In either case, Zeus granted her wish and put him into an eternal sleep. Every night, Selene visited him where he slept. Selene and Endymion had fifty daughters who are equated by some scholars with the fifty months of the Olympiad. In the depiction of Selene observing the sleeping Endymion, Bertin created a majestic, theatrical backdrop. Through gesture and facial expression Bertin adeptly described a range of emotions. The figure painting is excellent and the anatomical and facial details are closely observed and very beautiful. Presented in a fine carved and gesso giltwood 17th century frame. Bertin was awarded the Prix de Rome in 1685 which was a French scholarship for arts students, initially for painters and sculptors, that was established in 1663. Winners were awarded a bursary that allowed them to stay in Rome for three to five years at the expense of the state. He was admitted to the premier art institution in France in the eighteenth century, the Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture in 1703. Measurements: Height 95cm, Width 81cm framed (Height 37, Width 32 framed). Titan Fine Art has been offering a specially curated selection of good quality 17th – 20th century British and European fine art over the years. Based in London, we work with some of the top industry experts in Europe. Our specialist knowledge enables us to identify and catalogue all items correctly. We focus on offering quality, rather than quantity, and we pay special attention to the condition of the frames, not just the painting. Our customers have rated us as providing excellent service. The item “Large 17th Century French Goddess & Endymion Mythology Antique Oil Painting” is in sale since Thursday, June 28, 2018. This item is in the category “Art\Paintings”. The seller is “titan-fine-art” and is located in London. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, Australia.

Self-Representing Artist?: No
Style: Realism
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Original/ Repro: Original
Medium: Oil
Date of Creation: Antique (Pre-1900)
Features: Framed
Width (Inches): 32
Subject: Religious
Originality: Original
Height (Inches): 37

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The Sleep of Endymion c. 1700, oil on canvas. The goddess Selene is suspended before a large moon amongst clouds and a moody sky. She gazes upon the handsome shepherd Endymion sleeping beside his father Zeus on Mount Latmus. Endymion was a legendary character in Greek mythology. The details of his compelling legend have inspired art, poetry, and literature over the centuries. And the reason we enjoy Endymion’s tale is obvious – it is an unconventional love story. For in myth, Endymion was a remarkably handsome mortal man who caught the eye of a goddess. There a several subtle variations about the life of Endymion however these varying accounts are much less important than the part of the myth that matters most, which is, of course, his relationship with the goddess Selene. According to mythology, Selene, the eternally beautiful goddess of the Moon, gazed upon Endymion and fell madly in love with him. She believed him to be so beautiful that she asked Endymion’s father, Zeus, to grant him eternal youth so that he would never leave her. Alternatively, Selene so loved how Endymion looked when he was asleep in the cave on Mount Latmus, near Miletus in Caria, that she entreated Zeus that he might remain that way. In either case, Zeus granted her wish and put him into an eternal sleep. Every night, Selene visited him where he slept. Selene and Endymion had fifty daughters who are equated by some scholars with the fifty months of the Olympiad. In the depiction of Selene observing the sleeping Endymion, Bertin created a majestic, theatrical backdrop. Through gesture and facial expression Bertin adeptly described a range of emotions. The figure painting is excellent and the anatomical and facial details are closely observed and very beautiful. Presented in a fine carved and gesso giltwood 17th century frame. Bertin was awarded the Prix de Rome in 1685 which was a French scholarship for arts students, initially for painters and sculptors, that was established in 1663. Winners were awarded a bursary that allowed them to stay in Rome for three to five years at the expense of the state. He was admitted to the premier art institution in France in the eighteenth century, the Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture in 1703. Measurements: Height 95cm, Width 81cm framed (Height 37, Width 32 framed). Titan Fine Art has been offering a specially curated selection of good quality 17th – 20th century British and European fine art over the years. Based in London, we work with some of the top industry experts in Europe. Our specialist knowledge enables us to identify and catalogue all items correctly. We focus on offering quality, rather than quantity, and we pay special attention to the condition of the frames, not just the painting. Our customers have rated us as providing excellent service. The item “Large 17th Century French Goddess & Endymion Mythology Antique Oil Painting” is in sale since Thursday, April 19, 2018. This item is in the category “Art\Paintings”. The seller is “titan-fine-art” and is located in London. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, Australia.

Self-Representing Artist?: No
Original/ Repro: Original
Medium: Oil
Style: Realism
Width (Inches): 32
Height (Inches): 37
Originality: Original
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Features: Framed
Date of Creation: Antique (Pre-1900)
Subject: Religious

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The Sleep of Endymion c. 1700, oil on canvas. The goddess Selene is suspended before a large moon amongst clouds and a moody sky. She gazes upon the handsome shepherd Endymion sleeping beside his father Zeus on Mount Latmus. Endymion was a legendary character in Greek mythology. The details of his compelling legend have inspired art, poetry, and literature over the centuries. And the reason we enjoy Endymion’s tale is obvious – it is an unconventional love story. For in myth, Endymion was a remarkably handsome mortal man who caught the eye of a goddess. There a several subtle variations about the life of Endymion however these varying accounts are much less important than the part of the myth that matters most, which is, of course, his relationship with the goddess Selene. According to mythology, Selene, the eternally beautiful goddess of the Moon, gazed upon Endymion and fell madly in love with him. She believed him to be so beautiful that she asked Endymion’s father, Zeus, to grant him eternal youth so that he would never leave her. Alternatively, Selene so loved how Endymion looked when he was asleep in the cave on Mount Latmus, near Miletus in Caria, that she entreated Zeus that he might remain that way. In either case, Zeus granted her wish and put him into an eternal sleep. Every night, Selene visited him where he slept. Selene and Endymion had fifty daughters who are equated by some scholars with the fifty months of the Olympiad. In the depiction of Selene observing the sleeping Endymion, Bertin created a majestic, theatrical backdrop. Through gesture and facial expression Bertin adeptly described a range of emotions. The figure painting is excellent and the anatomical and facial details are closely observed and very beautiful. Presented in a fine carved and gesso giltwood 17th century frame. Bertin was awarded the Prix de Rome in 1685 which was a French scholarship for arts students, initially for painters and sculptors, that was established in 1663. Winners were awarded a bursary that allowed them to stay in Rome for three to five years at the expense of the state. He was admitted to the premier art institution in France in the eighteenth century, the Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture in 1703. Measurements: Height 95cm, Width 81cm framed (Height 37, Width 32 framed). Titan Fine Art has been offering a specially curated selection of good quality 17th – 20th century British and European fine art over the years. Based in London, we work with some of the top industry experts in Europe. Our specialist knowledge enables us to identify and catalogue all items correctly. We focus on offering quality, rather than quantity, and we pay special attention to the condition of the frames, not just the painting. Our customers have rated us as providing excellent service. The item “Large 17th Century French Goddess & Endymion Mythology Antique Oil Painting” is in sale since Thursday, March 01, 2018. This item is in the category “Art\Paintings”. The seller is “titan-fine-art” and is located in London. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, Australia.

Self-Representing Artist?: No
Original/ Repro: Original
Medium: Oil
Style: Realism
Width (Inches): 32
Height (Inches): 37
Originality: Original
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Features: Framed
Date of Creation: Antique (Pre-1900)
Subject: Religious

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