Mythological or Allegorical Representation

Artist: Giovanni Antonio Pellegrini
Artwork: Mythological or Allegorical Representation
Description: This painting depicts a scene from Greek mythology. The muscular man on the left is the giant Antaeus, who was the son of Poseidon and Gaia. He was invincible as long as he was in contact with the earth. The woman on the right is the goddess Athena, who was the daughter of Zeus and Metis. She is the goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts. In this scene, Athena is confronting Antaeus and challenging him to a fight.
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