Minneapolis Institute of Art
Allegory of Life (The Dream of Raphael)
Giorgio GhisiLinkedCulture matchlcp-d006148e925d
- Date
- 1561
- Medium
- Engraving
- Department
- European Art
- Institution
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
- Object ID
- 9193
From the Minneapolis Institute of Art record
Among the many creatures inhabiting this dense landscape, we can spy a triton, a dragon, and a centaur. The Latin inscription near the feet of the old man is from the Aeneid: The unhappy one sits and will sit forever. The message refers to Theseus, who was trapped in Hades for his lustful transgressions. His boat is in no condition to cross the river Styx. Yet, the woman at the right offers him hope for redemption if not release: Do not yield to adversities, but go out and meet them bravely. In the courtly context from which this emerged, the woman has both Christian and political significance. Italy, Europe
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- Credit line
- Bequest of Herschel V. Jones
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