The Death of Hyacint
The Death of Hyacint - Jan Cossiers (1600-1671) - Royal Palace of Madrid
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The Death of Hyacint - Jan Cossiers (1600-1671) - Royal Palace of Madrid
Date: 1636-1638
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 97.0 x 94.0 cm
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 97.0 x 94.0 cm
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The painting The Death of Hyacint is an oil on canvas work undertaken by jan Cossiers between 1636 and 1638. The Death of Hyacint of course represents the death of Apollo's mortal lover, Hyacinth, a story told in Greek mythology.
Apollo had been teaching Hyacinth how to throw the discus. On one throne, Apollo threw the discus with such vigour that it split the clouds in two. As the discus fell to earth, Hyacinth went to retrieve it, but the discus rebounded off of the earth, striking Hyacinth, and killing him. Apollo would mourn the loss of his lover, as is shown in this painting. Cossiers work is based upon a preparatory sketch undertaken by Peter Paul Rubens. More information about Hycinth can be found here - (website opens in new window) Jan Cossiers |
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Born: 15 July 1600: Antwerp
Died: 4 July 1671; Antwerp
Nationality: Flemish
Art Movement: Baroque
Painting School: Flemish School, Antwerp School
Died: 4 July 1671; Antwerp
Nationality: Flemish
Art Movement: Baroque
Painting School: Flemish School, Antwerp School
