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Pandora, whom the assembled Gods, endowed with all their gifts
1065278 Pandora, whom the assembled Gods, endowed with all their gifts... 1834 (oil on mahogany panel) by Howard, Henry (1769-1847); Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum, London; (add.info.: Library Dining Room ceiling painting, 2 of 6.
The full title for this work by Howard is, in fact, Pandora, whom the assembled Gods, endowed with all their gifts, Formed by Vulcan, who is contemplating his work, she is dressed by the Graces and presented by Minerva with a veil and Cestus; - near her stands Pitho (the Goddess of Persuasion) - on the left are Phoebus, Diana, Mars, Venus, & Cupid; - on the right, Juno, Cybele and Bacchus; - in the midst Jupiter, attended by Victory and Nemesis, holds the fatal Vase, fraught with so much mischief to Mankind. Iris is hovering in the sky admiring, and Mercury, putting on his Taleria prepares to conduct the beautiful Snare to " th unwiser Son of Japhet".); eSir John Soanes Museum; English, out of copyright
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Apollo Bacchus Cupid Cybele Deities Diana Gods Iris Juno Jupiter Mars Mercury Minerva Nemesis Pandora Phoebus Venus Vulcan Cestus
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This print showcases the mesmerizing painting "Pandora, whom the assembled Gods, endowed with all their gifts" by Henry Howard. Created in 1834, this oil on mahogany panel is a remarkable piece of art displayed in the Library Dining Room ceiling of Sir John Soanes Museum in London. The artwork depicts Pandora, who was blessed with various gifts by the gods. Crafted by Vulcan and dressed by the Graces, she is presented with a veil and Cestus by Minerva. Pitho, the Goddess of Persuasion, stands nearby as Phoebus, Diana, Mars, Venus, Cupid, Juno, Cybele and Bacchus surround her. In the center stands Jupiter holding a fatal vase that brings mischief to mankind. Victory and Nemesis accompany him while Iris hovers above admiringly. Mercury prepares to guide Pandora towards an unwiser Son of Japhet. Howard's attention to detail and skillful brushwork bring this mythological scene to life. The composition exudes elegance and grace as each god contributes their unique presence to Pandora's creation. This print allows viewers to appreciate every intricate element of Howard's masterpiece from the comfort of their own space. It serves as a reminder of humanity's fascination with mythology and our enduring connection to ancient tales that continue to inspire artists throughout history.
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