Scenes from the Story of the Argonauts
The Met
Artist: Biagio d'Antonio(Italian, Florentine, active by 1472–died 1516)
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Tempera on wood, gilt ornaments
Dimensions: Overall 24 1/8 x 60 3/8 in. (61.3 x 153.4 cm); painted surface 19 5/8 x 56 in. (49.8 x 142.2 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1909
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A long, horizontal painting depicting multiple narrative scenes with figures, ships, buildings, and landscapes
Detailed Description
The painting is a long, horizontal panel depicting a series of narrative scenes across a varied landscape. On the far left, a body of water with several ships and distant land is visible under a light blue sky. A large, dark ship is docked near a rocky shore where numerous figures, dressed in various colored robes including red, blue, and green, are gathered. Some figures appear to be disembarking, while others stand on the shore. A woman in a pink gown is seated on an ornate golden litter, carried by several men. To her right, a group of men on horseback and on foot move towards the center. In the middle ground, a prominent circular fortress-like structure with two reddish-brown towers encloses a central area. Within this area, several small figures surround a golden, chest-like object. Outside the fortress, more groups of people, some on donkeys and horses, proceed towards the right. A woman in a long pink dress stands near a seated figure under a canopy. The right side of the painting features a large, multi-story building with classical columns and arches. Figures are visible on balconies and within the open rooms of the building. Below, a drawbridge-like mechanism extends from the building, with a man on horseback crossing it. Numerous figures in colorful attire are gathered around the base of this building, some appearing to ascend stairs or ladders. The overall palette includes blues, greens, reds, and browns, with significant use of gold for details and highlights.
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