Feast of the Gods
Feast of the Gods - Hans Rottenhammer (1564-1625) - The Hermitage Museum
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Feast of the Gods - Hans Rottenhammer (1564-1625) - The Hermitage Museum
Date: 1600
Medium: Oil on copperplate
Dimensions: 34.0 x 45.0 cm
Medium: Oil on copperplate
Dimensions: 34.0 x 45.0 cm
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The painting named The Feast of the Gods was painted in 1600, and is a relatively small oil on copperplate painting from Hans Rottenhammer.
The Feast of the Gods in Greek mythology normally refers to the wedding of the hero Peleus, and the Nereid Thetis, a wedding arranged by Zeus. The pair would ultimately become parents to Achilles. Although, there is a suggestion that this painting might deal with the marriage of Poseidon and Amphitrite. The wedding of Peleus and Thetis would be a starting point for the Trojan War, for the goddess Eris, would not be invited to the celebration, bringing forth a chain of events. More information about The Feast of the Gods can be found here - (website opens in new window) Hans Rottenhammer
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Born: 1564; Munich, Germany
Died: 14 August 1645; Augsburg, Germany
Nationality: German
Art Movement: Northern Mannerism
Died: 14 August 1645; Augsburg, Germany
Nationality: German
Art Movement: Northern Mannerism
