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16 October 2022 - 14:30 (CEST) -
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Jean Lemaire immerses us in ancient Greece with this painting of a famous episode in the life of Theseus: one he painted several times.
Jean Lemaire, aka Lemaire-Poussin (1598-1659), Theseus Finding his Father's Arms, canvas, 105.5 x 147 cm/41.5 x 57.9 in. Estimate: €30,000/40,000
Jean Lemaire, aka Lemaire-Poussin (1598-1659), Theseus Finding his Father's Arms, canvas, 105.5 x 147 cm/41.5 x 57.9 in. Estimate: €30,000/40,000
Jean Lemaire was particularly famous for his brilliant renditions of ancient architecture. He provides a telling illustration in this large work, where Theseus and his mother Aethra are seen in the midst of ancient ruins, with a rounded colonnade in the background and imposing marble blocks adorned…
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