Contains nudity
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Council of the Gods
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A luminous Dutch Golden Age painting depicting an ethereal assembly of mythological figures amidst soft clouds.
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Mercury Bringing Psyche to Mount Olympus
Cornelius van Poelenburgh
1646 · Oil Paint, Panel
A luminous 17th-century depiction of the myth of Mercury and Psyche, rendered with the delicate touch of the Dutch Golden Age.
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Where it works
A moderate artwork with a brighter pulse with rich warm-brown color — adds structure to a more polished room.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Living Room · Library
- Placement
- Works well as a measured horizontal anchor
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Rich brown, Charcoal black, Soft gray
About the piece
Painted in 1646 by Cornelius van Poelenburgh, this masterful work captures the dramatic moment Mercury delivers Psyche to the heights of Mount Olympus. The scene is filled with an assembly of classical deities resting atop soft, atmospheric clouds that contrast with the distant earthly landscape below. Poelenburgh's signature style—blending Dutch precision with Italianate light—creates a sophisticated and timeless piece of mythological art.
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