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A 4 page analysis of the painting “Selene
and Endymion” by Nicolas Poussin. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Page Count:
4 pages (~225 words per page)
File: JR7_RApoussn.rtf
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"In Greek mythology, the moon goddess Selene was the lover of a mortal shepherd, Endymion; their meetings could only take place at night. Poussin has chosen to represent the poignant
moment when the two must part as the sun god Apollo brings in the new day, driving his chariot across the sky" (European Art). In this painting we see "the
winged figure of Night" which "draws back the curtain of darkness that protected the couple" (European Art). In further understanding the subject matter we look at the description provided
by another who states that "Selene in Greek mythology was the goddess of moon (Lat. Luna), whom the Romans identified with Diana (Gk. Artemis). The Romans worshipped her as a
triple deity, Luna (the sky), Diana (the earth), Hecate (the underworld)" (Selene and Endymion by Poussin, Nicolas). Endymion was a beautiful youth who had essentially fallen into an eternal sleep
where he would remain forever young and beautiful. He was often the subject of "poets and artists" who have seen him "as a symbol of timelessness of beauty that is
a joy forever. Endymion, sent to sleep for ever by the command of Jupiter, in return for being granted perpetual youth, was visited nightly by the goddess" (Selene and Endymion
by Poussin, Nicolas). In "Poussins painting" we see "Endymion awake, kneeling to welcome the arrival of the moon goddess, while her brother the sun-god is just beginning his journey across
the heavens in his golden chariot" (Selene and Endymion by Poussin, Nicolas). Baroque Art and the Times "Poussins dramatic use of light and vaporous hues creates the poetic
and subtle nuances appropriate to this romantic, idealized scene. The artist worked most of his life in Rome where his work was appreciated by an enlightened group of distinguished and
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