Landscape with the Rape of Ganymede

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Landscape with the Rape of Ganymede

c. 1603-1605

Jan Pietersz. Saenredam (Dutch, c. 1565–1607) After Abraham Bloemaert (Dutch, 1566–1651) Published by Jacques Razet (Dutch, died 1609) Poetry by D. Baudius

In Ovid's epic poem Metamorphoses, Jupiter assumes the form of an eagle to kidnap the beautiful young shepherd Ganymede and take him to Mount Olympus. Here, Abraham Bloemaert relegates the abduction scene to a minor role, in the sky between the two trees. The artist emphasizes instead the farmyard, which is dramatically framed by a pair of trees.

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Object Details

Titles:

Landscape with the Rape of Ganymede

Date:

c. 1603-1605

Artists:

Jan Pietersz. Saenredam (Dutch, c. 1565–1607) After Abraham Bloemaert (Dutch, 1566–1651) Published by Jacques Razet (Dutch, died 1609) Poetry by D. Baudius

Medium:

Engraving

Dimensions:

Plate: 9 11/16 × 13 11/16 inches (24.6 × 34.7 cm) Sheet: 9 15/16 × 13 13/16 inches (25.2 × 35.1 cm)

Classification:

Prints

Credit Line:

The Muriel and Philip Berman Gift, acquired from the John S. Phillips bequest of 1876 to the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, with funds contributed by Muriel and Philip Berman, gifts (by exchange) of Lisa Norris Elkins, Bryant W. Langston, Samuel S. White 3rd and Vera White, with additional funds contributed by John Howard McFadden, Jr., Thomas Skelton Harrison, and the Philip H. and A.S.W. Rosenbach Foundation, 1985

Accession Number:

1985-52-8427

Geography:

Made in Haarlem, Netherlands, Europe Published in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe

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