Charon Crossing the Styx

Artist: Joachim Patinir
Artwork: Charon Crossing the Styx
Description: The painting depicts the scene of Charon, the boatman of the underworld, ferrying the souls of the deceased across the river Styx. The boat is depicted as a small, wooden vessel, and Charon is shown as a bearded, elderly man. The souls are depicted as a group of ghostly figures, some of whom are shown reaching out to Charon in supplication.
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