The Abduction of Ganymede by Zeus
The Abduction of Ganymede by Zeus - Eustache Le Sueur (1617-1655) - Musée du Louvre
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The Abduction of Ganymede by Zeus - Eustache Le Sueur (1617-1655) - Musée du Louvre
Date: c1644
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 127.0 x 108.0 cm
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 127.0 x 108.0 cm
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eThe Abduction of Ganymede by Zeus is a painting undertaken by Eustache Le Sueur in a bout 1644, and this oil on canvas piece represents a famous tale from Greek mythology.
The Abduction of Ganymede by Zeus show the taking of the Trojan prince Ganymede by an Eagle; the eagle was possibly a transformed Zeus. Ganymede would be taken from Troy to Mount Olympus, where the Trojan prince would become a lover of Zeus as well as the cup-bearer of the gods. More information about Ganymede can be found here - (website opens in new window) Eustache Le Sueur |
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Born: 19 November, 1617; Paris
Died: 30 April, 1655: Paris
Nationality: French
Art Movement: French Classical Baroque
Painting School: French Academy
Died: 30 April, 1655: Paris
Nationality: French
Art Movement: French Classical Baroque
Painting School: French Academy
