Guido Reni

baroque

Guido Reni Paintings 1575 - 1642 Italian Painter of the Baroque Era

The Rape of Dejanira

Oil on canvas, 101.97 x 75.98 inches [259 x 193 cm]

Musee du Louvre, Paris

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OIL PAINTING: The Rape of Dejanira
This painting by Reni - The Rape of Dejanira belongs to the cycle of Hercules, intended for the Duke of Mantua. Guido Reni applies successfully the study of the human body, blending a naturalistic touch with his passion for Greek statues. The joyful ardour which is expressed on the face of the young centaur carrying off Dejanira should be noted.