Umjetnik: Peter Paul Rubens
Stil: Baroque
Teme: Myths
Datum: 1611
Veličina: 220 x 220 cm
Muzej: Staatliche Kunstsammlungen (Dresden, Germany)
Tehnika: Oil On Panel
Size, Media and Style
The Drunken Herculesis a magnificent oil on oak panel painting created by the renowned Flemish artist Peter Paul Rubens. The artwork measures an impressive 220 x 220 cm, making it a truly imposing piece. This masterpiece showcases Rubens' distinctive Baroque style, characterized by its dynamic composition and rich colors.
Date and Location
This painting was created around 1611, during the early phase of Rubens' career when he was heavily influenced by Italian art. The artwork is currently housed in the prestigious Gemäldegalerie, Dresden, Germany, where it forms part of a remarkable collection of European paintings from the 13th to the 18th centuries.
Description of the Image
The Drunken Hercules depicts the mythological hero in a state of intoxication, supported by a couple of satyrs. The painting is filled with movement and energy, as Hercules struggles to maintain his balance while being led away by a nymph and a satyr. Rubens' masterful use of color and light creates a sense of depth and volume, bringing the figures to life in a vivid and dynamic way.
Additional Information
Rubens decorated the external wall of his studio with several murals in grisaille, which could be interpreted as pictorial reconstructions of famous paintings by such Greek artists as Apelles and Timanthes known only from contemporary written descriptions. The Drunken Hercules is one of these masterpieces that have been preserved until today.
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