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Glaucus and Scylla
Laurent de La Hyre
1640 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A luminous 17th-century French Baroque scene depicting the mythological encounter between Scylla and the sea god Glaucus.
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Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence with softened warm notes — adds structure to a more polished room.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Bedroom · Study
- Placement
- Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
- Walls
- Benefits from a distinct wall tone
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Warm beige
About the piece
Created circa 1640 by Laurent de La Hyre, this painting illustrates a scene from Ovid's Metamorphoses. The composition balances the delicate flesh tones of Scylla against the rugged coastal rocks and the mythic figure of Glaucus, showcasing the refined classicism and atmospheric landscape characteristic of French Baroque art.
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