Blind Orion Searching For The Rising Sun
1658
Imagine being a giant hunter blinded by a jealous god, wandering through a lush, classical landscape. That's the plight of Orion here, painted by the French master Nicolas Poussin. To find his way, the blind giant carries a young boy named Cedalion on his shoulders, who acts as his eyes. If you look up at the dramatic clouds, you'll spot the gods Jupiter and Diana watching the scene unfold. Poussin, a leading figure of Baroque classicism, loved these complex mythological stories, packing this 1658 masterpiece with hidden meanings about healing and the power of the sun.
Location: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
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