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Lethean love
Lethean love is an oil painting by the Mannerist artist Paolo Fiammingo. It dates from 1593 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
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Overview
Lethean love is a 1593 oil painting by Paolo Fiammingo, a Flemish artist based in Venice.
Subject & Meaning
The painting's subject is not explicitly described in available information, but given Fiammingo's typical themes, it likely explores mythological, allegorical, or religious motifs.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work exemplifies Mannerist characteristics, reflecting influences from prominent Venetian Mannerists Tintoretto, Veronese, and Bassano.
History & Provenance
Created in 1593, Lethean love is part of the Kunsthistorisches Museum's collection.
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Artist
Pauwels Franck, known in Italy as Paolo Fiammingo and Paolo Franceschi (c. 1540–1596), was a Flemish painter, who, after training in Antwerp, was active in Venice for most of his life. He is mainly known for his…
