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MYTHOLOGY: PHAETON. Phaeton, his father Apollos chariot, and its horses falling through the sky. Wood engraving, 19th century, after the painting by Cornelisz van Haarlem
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MYTHOLOGY: PHAETON. Phaeton, his father Apollos chariot, and its horses falling through the sky. Wood engraving, 19th century, after the painting by Cornelisz van Haarlem
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In this 19th-century wood engraving, we are transported back to the realm of ancient Roman mythology. The print depicts the dramatic scene from the myth of Phaeton, son of Apollo, as he loses control of his father's majestic chariot and plummets through the sky. The artist Cornelisz van Haarlem skillfully captures the intensity and chaos of this pivotal moment. Phaeton is shown in a state of utter despair and panic, desperately clinging to the reins as his father's chariot hurtles towards certain destruction. The horses, wild-eyed and untamed, strain against their harnesses as they too succumb to their fate. The composition is filled with movement and energy; it conveys a sense of imminent disaster that leaves viewers on edge. Van Haarlem's intricate details bring life to every element - from the flowing manes of the horses to Phaeton's windblown hair. This wood engraving serves as a powerful reminder of humanity's hubris and its consequences. It symbolizes our desire for power beyond our capabilities and warns against overreaching ambitions that may lead us into catastrophe. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing artwork, we cannot help but be reminded of our own mortal limitations in contrast to the divine forces at play in mythology. It invites us to reflect on themes such as recklessness, responsibility, and ultimately accepting one's place within the grand order of things.
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