Artist: Gerard Hoet
Artwork: The Death of Adonis
Description: The painting depicts the death of Adonis, a Greek mythological figure. Adonis was a young man of extraordinary beauty, loved by both the goddess Aphrodite and the mortal woman Myrrha. While hunting, Adonis was fatally wounded by a wild boar sent by Ares, the god of war. The painting captures the moment of Adonis’ death, with Aphrodite kneeling beside him and mourning his loss.
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