Bas-relief Leda and Swan. 75x102cm

Description

Bas-relief Leda and Swan. Handcrafted decorative relief made of molded alabaster (alabaster powder bonded with synthetic resin). The aging finish is achieved with patinas made from natural earths, giving it the texture and appearance of an ancient sculpture embellished by the passage of time.

Relief measurements: Height: 75cm. Width: 102 cm. Depth: 3 cm.

Relief weight: 20 Kg.

Reproductions of sculptures and reliefs, inspired by pieces of classical and Renaissance art. Handmade in Spain. Ideal for interior decoration (living rooms, lobbies, libraries, and offices). Suitable for outdoor decoration, terraces, and gardens, resistant to weather conditions.

Bas-relief Leda and Swan. This relief of mythological theme is based on a lost work by Michelangelo, of which we have references through the engraving of another later artist.

It depicts the myth of Leda and the swan, a mortal woman seduced by the god Zeus in the form of a swan.

The most popular version of this myth says that Leda was a very beautiful woman, so much so that Zeus desired her. One day, while walking along the river Eurotas, she encountered a beautiful swan fleeing from the attack of an eagle. Leda protected the swan and allowed herself to be seduced by it, which was none other than Zeus transformed. That same night Leda also joined her husband. As a result, she gave birth to two eggs: from one hatched Pollux and Helen, immortal children of Zeus; from the other, Castor and Clytemnestra, mortal children of Tyndareus.

Classical reliefs like this one, depicting mythological scenes from ancient Greece, stand out especially for their elegance and beauty, bringing a touch of history and culture to the decoration of our homes.

These pieces can be placed on walls and niches, attracting attention and evoking curiosity and admiration in all who behold them. By incorporating these reproductions of classical reliefs into the decoration of our favorite corners of the home, we combine the beauty of the past with contemporary aesthetics, creating a harmonious and personality-filled environment.