Scenes from the Story of the Argonauts
Medium
Tempera on wood, gilt ornaments
Dimensions
Overall 24 1/8 x 60 3/8 in. (61.3 x 153.4 cm); painted surface 19 5/8 x 56 in. (49.8 x 142.2 cm)
Classification
Paintings
Department
European Paintings
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1909
Accession Number
09.136.1
Tags
Art Historical Context
Step into the mythical world of ancient Greece with *Scenes from the Story of the Argonauts*, a captivating tempera panel by Florentine Renaissance painter Biagio d'Antonio. This wide, horizontal composition (241/8 x 60 3/8 inches) unfolds dramatic episodes from Jason's quest for the Golden Fleece featuring heroes like Orpheus, bustling ships, horses, dogs, and figures of men and women in lively action. The elongated format evokes a narrative frieze, immersing viewers in the epic adventures of the Argonauts. Crafted in tempera on wood with ornate gilt accents, the work showcases early Renaiss...