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Pan Pursuing Syrinx
Pan Pursuing Syrinx is a print by the Renaissance artist Hendrik Goltzius. It dates from 1589 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
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Overview
Pan Pursuing Syrinx is a print created by Hendrick Goltzius around 1589, currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a scene from mythology where Pan, a horned figure with goat-like features, chases Syrinx, a nymph. The narrative represents the conflict between desire and evasion, as Syrinx transforms into a reed to escape Pan's pursuit.
Technique & Style
The work exemplifies characteristics associated with the Renaissance, a cultural and artistic movement that drew upon classical mythology and emphasized representational skill.
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Artist
Hendrick Goltzius (German: , Dutch: ; né Goltz; January or February 1558 – 1 January 1617) was a German-born Dutch printmaker, draftsman, and painter.
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