Meleager and Atlanta
1750
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1750
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Meleager and Atlanta is a 1750 by François-Louis Lonsing, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting depicts a dramatic scene with multiple figures and animals. In the foreground, several men are shown in various poses, some of whom are armed with spears or bows. A group of dogs is also present, with some appearing to attack or chase after a boar. The background features trees and a cloudy sky, with a few figures visible in the distance. One interesting detail is the presence of a woman, possibly Atalanta, who is shown standing on a rock and holding a spear. She appears to be watching the scene unfold before her. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the work of Lonsing, François-Louis.
A print on paper by François-Louis Lonsing, dated 1750, depicts the scene of Meleager and Atlanta, based on a design by Giulio Romano.
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François-Louis Lonsing made 18th-century prints that reimagined myths from ancient Greece and Rome.
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