Landscape with the Father of Psyche Sacrificing at the Milesian Temple of Apollo
1663 National Trust
About this artwork
This oil on canvas depicts an expansive idealized landscape featuring a temple, figures, and an ancient bridge under a golden, atmospheric sky. It is currently held in the collection of the National Trust.
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Claude Lorrain was renowned for his mastery of atmospheric light, often referred to as 'Claude light,' which deeply influenced generations of landscape painters. This specific work is based on a narrative from Apuleius's 'The Golden Ass,' illustrating the King of Miletus seeking advice from the oracle of Apollo. The painting is a prime example of the 'heroic landscape' genre, where the human elements are subordinated to the grandeur and majesty of nature.
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Landscape with the Father of Psyche Sacrificing at the Milesian Temple of Apollo
Claude Lorrain, 1663
