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Attributed to Paolo di Matteis — Pan et Syrinx
Attributed to Paolo di Matteis

Pan et Syrinx

Attributed to Paolo di Matteis, 'Pan et Syrinx' is an oil on canvas depicting the classical mythological encounter between the god Pan and the nymph Syrinx. The shaped canvas format adds a distinctive formal element to the composition, moving beyond the traditional rectangular frame. This work reflects Baroque approaches to mythological narrative painting.

Medium
Oil on canvas, shaped

🔨 Auction Lot

Tableaux Dessins Sculptures 1300-1900

November 4, 2022

Estimate: $12,000$18,000

Lot 47

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Attributed to Paolo di Matteis, Pan et Syrinx

Attributed to Paolo di Matteis, 'Pan et Syrinx' is an oil on canvas depicting the classical mythological encounter between the god Pan and the nymph Syrinx. The shaped canvas format adds a distinctive formal element to the composition, moving beyond the traditional rectangular frame. This work reflects Baroque approaches to mythological narrative painting.

Medium
Oil on canvas, shaped
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Classical, Baroque, Earthy Tones, Mythology, Italian, Narrative, Religious Themes, Figurative, Oil on Canvas, Romantic