Philemon and Baucis
1677 - 1755
Elias van Nijmegen captures a chaotic dinner party from Greek mythology here, depicting the famous tale of Philemon and Baucis. The scene shows the humble couple hosting strangers who are actually gods in disguise, and if you look closely at the bottom left, you'll see the couple's pet goose flapping away to safety because the gods forbade them from cooking it for dinner! The loose, sketchy style gives the figures a wonderful sense of movement and urgency, making this ancient story feel surprisingly modern and relatable.
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