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Cycle of Oedipus: Laios consults the oracle of Delphi - In the centre, with his suite
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Cycle of Oedipus: Laios consults the oracle of Delphi - In the centre, with his suite
LSE4317481 Cycle of Oedipus: Laios consults the oracle of Delphi - In the centre, with his suite, he kneels at the entrance of the temple - On the left, on a canopy bed, Jocaste is surrounded by the ladies of his court who teach him the disappearance of his new ne - On the right, Laios hands his child over to an officer instructing him to kill him - Unable to obey this order, he the child by feet and suspends him to a tree or Phorbas, a shepherd from Corinth finds him - Tapestry, (415 x655 cm), cardboard attributed to Bernard van Orley (Barend, Barent, Bernaert van Brussel, 1488-1541) and Pieter Coecke van Aelst the Elder (1502-1555), 1525-1535 - Belgian Art, 16th century - Musee de Lamego (Portugal) by Orley, Bernart van (c.1488-1541) (attr. to); Museu de Lamego, Portugal; (add.info.: Cycle of Oedipus: Laios consults the oracle of Delphi - In the centre, with his suite, he kneels at the entrance of the temple - On the left, on a canopy bed, Jocaste is surrounded by the ladies of his court who teach him the disappearance of his new ne - On the right, Laios hands his child over to an officer instructing him to kill him - Unable to obey this order, he the child by feet and suspends him to a tree or Phorbas, a shepherd from Corinth finds him - Tapestry, (415 x655 cm), cardboard attributed to Bernard van Orley (Barend, Barent, Bernaert van Brussel, 1488-1541) and Pieter Coecke van Aelst the Elder (1502-1555), 1525-1535 - Belgian Art, 16th century - Musee de Lamego (Portugal)); Photo eLeonard de Selva; Netherlandish, out of copyright
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This print captures a dramatic scene from the Cycle of Oedipus, depicting the moment when Laios consults the oracle of Delphi. In the center of the image, surrounded by his loyal entourage, Laios kneels at the entrance of the temple, seeking guidance and wisdom. To his left, on an opulent canopy bed, Jocaste is attended to by her court ladies who inform her about their newborn child's mysterious disappearance. On the right side of the composition, a heart-wrenching decision unfolds as Laios hands over his infant son to an officer with instructions to kill him. However, unable to carry out this cruel command, he suspends the child by its feet and hangs him from a tree. It is in this desperate state that Phorbas, a shepherd from Corinth finds him. The tapestry itself measures an impressive 415 x 655 cm and is attributed to renowned artists Bernard van Orley and Pieter Coecke van Aelst the Elder. Created between 1525-1535 during Belgium's flourishing art scene in the 16th century, it showcases intricate details and vibrant colors that bring this ancient mythological tale to life. Now housed in Musee de Lamego in Portugal, this remarkable piece serves as a testament to both artistic skill and storytelling prowess. The photograph taken by Leonard de Selva beautifully captures every nuance of this historical artwork for all admirers of Belgian art and Greek mythology alike.
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