Scenes from the Story of the Argonauts
The Met
Artist: Jacopo di Arcangelo (called Jacopo del Sellaio)(Italian, Florence 1441/42–1493 Florence)
Date: ca. 1465
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Tempera on wood, gilt ornaments
Dimensions: Overall 24 1/8 x 60 1/8 in. (61.3 x 152.7 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 wide landscape scene with numerous figures, horses, buildings, and boats
Detailed Description
The wide, horizontal panel is framed by a gold patterned border. It depicts a continuous scene across a varied landscape, populated by numerous figures, horses, and dogs. On the far left, an architectural complex features a multi-story building with a red-tiled roof and an open archway. On a balcony, a central robed figure sits on an ornate throne, flanked by two standing figures. Below, a large group of figures emerges from an archway of the building. Some figures carry long spears and march alongside others on foot and on horseback, accompanied by several white and brown dogs. A tall, grey cylindrical tower stands to the right of the main building. The middle ground transitions to an open landscape with a body of water. Figures on horseback and foot move towards the right. In the distance, a large, rugged brown mountain or island rises from the water, with smaller figures and animals visible on its slopes. Several small boats are scattered across the water. The right section features a rocky coastline. Figures are depicted disembarking from a boat onto a steep, winding path. Other groups of figures, some mounted on horses and accompanied by dogs, move across the foreground. A large ship with a single mast and furled sails is anchored in the water near the shore. The sky above is a pale blue, and the scene is rendered with detailed forms.
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