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Atalanta and Hippomenes or Atalanta e Ippomene, Book X, illustration from Ovid
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Atalanta and Hippomenes or Atalanta e Ippomene, Book X, illustration from Ovid
STC415871 Atalanta and Hippomenes or Atalanta e Ippomene, Book X, illustration from Ovids Metamorphoses, Florence, 1832 (hand-coloured engraving) by Ademollo, Luigi (1764-1849); Private Collection; (add.info.: P. Ovidii Nasonis Metamorphoseon Libri XV cum Appositis Italico Carmine* Interpretationibus ac Notis, 5 Vols (Florence, 1824, repr. 1832); Book X: A Greek athlete, Atalanta wishes to stay chaste like Diana. She determines that she will only marry the man who can beat her in a race, and those who lose must be willing to lose their life as well. She is happily conquered by Hippomenes thanks to Venuss help. Hippomenes wins Atalanta with Venuss help and three golden apples.
); The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 22368956
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This print captures the enchanting tale of "Atalanta and Hippomenes" from Ovid's Metamorphoses. Illustrated by Luigi Ademollo in 1832, this hand-coloured engraving beautifully brings to life the mythological story of love, determination, and divine intervention. In Book X of Ovid's epic poem, Atalanta, a Greek athlete who desires to remain chaste like Diana, sets forth a challenge for potential suitors. She declares that she will only marry the man who can defeat her in a race. However, those who fail must be willing to sacrifice their lives as well. Enter Hippomenes, aided by Venus herself. With three golden apples given by the goddess as his secret weapon, he races against Atalanta with all his might. As they sprint towards victory or doom, love blossoms between them. The image portrays this pivotal moment when Hippomenes strategically tosses one of the golden apples towards Atalanta during their intense race. The allure of these magical fruits distracts her momentarily and slows her down enough for him to claim victory. Through Ademollo's skilled artistry and attention to detail, we witness the tension between these two lovers amidst a classical backdrop filled with symbolism and metamorphosis. This exquisite print from Fine Art Finder is not just an aesthetic masterpiece but also an invitation into ancient mythology where mortals dared to challenge fate itself for love's sake.
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