Sujet

The Feast of Peleus, mid-late 19th century. Creator: Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones.

Légende

The Feast of Peleus, mid-late 19th century. Wedding celebrations of Peleus, King of Thessaly. All the gods and goddesses have been invited except for Discord who arrives unexpectedly (right). She has given Mercury, shown half-kneeling from behind, an apple inscribed 'For the Fairest'. At the far end of the table are Venus, Minerva and Juno. The central figure is Jove. Scene from uncompleted scheme to represent the history of the Fall of Troy.

Crédit

Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art

Notre référence

HRM24A51_051

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Droits gérés

Format disponible

15,4Mo (1,3Mo) / 33,9cm x 11,4cm / 3999 x 1344 (300dpi)

Mots clés

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