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The Fall of Phaeton

Nicolas Beatrizet

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a black and white illustration. The top section shows a winged figure sitting on clouds. The winged figure holds a branch. Below the clouds, a chariot with four horses is shown upside down in mid-air. The chariot appears to be pulled by the four horses, which are rearing up. The bottom section shows four nude male figures on land and in water. One figure on the left has long hair and a beard, and appears to be emerging from the water. The other three figures are on land, with one appearing to throw something. In the background, there are trees, mountains, and a town or village. The sky is cloudy. The illustration style is detailed and appears to be from the Renaissance period. The overall scene depicts a dramatic and chaotic event.

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627 × 893 px
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