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Aglauros and Mercury or Aglauro e Mercurio, illustration from Ovids Metamorphoses
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Aglauros and Mercury or Aglauro e Mercurio, illustration from Ovids Metamorphoses
STC415832 Aglauros and Mercury or Aglauro e Mercurio, 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); Herses sister, Juno sends Envy to infect her, and she tries to prevent Mercury from gaining access to her sister. She is turned to stone.
); The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 23475642
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
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This print captures the dramatic moment from Ovid's Metamorphoses when Aglauros, a sister of Herses, is turned to stone by Juno. Illustrated by Luigi Ademollo in 1832, this hand-coloured engraving brings to life the mythological tale with exquisite detail and artistry. In the scene depicted, Mercury, the messenger of the gods, attempts to gain access to Aglauros' sister. However, Juno sends Envy to infect Aglauros with jealousy and prevent Mercury's passage. As a result of her envy and refusal to allow him entry, Aglauros undergoes a profound transformation - she is transformed into solid stone. The artist skillfully portrays this metamorphosis through his intricate engravings and delicate use of color. The viewer can almost feel the tension in the air as Aglauros resists Mercury's advances while knowing that her actions will lead to her own demise. This print not only showcases Ademollo's mastery as an engraver but also serves as a visual representation of Ovid's timeless storytelling. It transports us back in time to ancient Greece where gods and mortals intertwined in epic tales of love, betrayal, and transformation. As we gaze upon this remarkable artwork from Florence in 1832, we are reminded of the enduring power that mythology holds over our imaginations. It invites us into a world where gods walk among men and mortal emotions have divine consequences.
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