Aristaeus, god of gardens
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Aristaeus, god of gardens
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Published 2021-02-12T16:33:49+00:00
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In Greek mythology, Aristaeus was the son of Apollo and the nymph Cyrene. He is depicted here as a standing nude figure wearing a crown of flowers and resting one elbow on a tree trunk.
Bosio drew inspiration from classical Greek statuary and life studies to create this virile nude; the meticulously detailed musculature and exquisitely carved marble convey a combination of strength and suppleness. The serenity of Aristaeus' physical presence contrasts with the melancholy of his expression - an allusion to his sorrow at the accidental death of the nymph Eurydice, caused by his amorous pursuit.
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| Date published | 12/02/2021 |
| Complessità | Medium |
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| Title | Aristaeus, god of gardens |
| Date | 1817 |
| Accession | year 1818 |
| Medium | marble |
| Artist | Baron François Joseph Bosio |
| Place | The Louvre |
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