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'''''Divine Love Conquering Earthly Love''''' is an oil on canvas painting dating to 1602–1603, now held in the collection of the [[Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica]] in [[Palazzo Barberini]], [[Rome]]. It was painted by Italian painter [[Giovanni Baglione]]. It is the second version that Baglione painted of this subject; the first version is now in the [[Gemäldegalerie, Berlin|Gemäldegalerie]], Staatliche Museen in [[Berlin]]. Both of these versions were painted for Cardinal [[Benedetto Giustiniani]], |
'''''Divine Love Conquering Earthly Love''''' is an oil on canvas painting dating to 1602–1603, that is now held in the collection of the [[Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica]] in [[Palazzo Barberini]], [[Rome]]. It was painted by Italian painter [[Giovanni Baglione]]. It is the second version that Baglione painted of this subject; the first version is now in the [[Gemäldegalerie, Berlin|Gemäldegalerie]], Staatliche Museen in [[Berlin]]. Both of these versions were painted for Cardinal [[Benedetto Giustiniani]], who was an Italian clergyman. The painting was done as a reference and as a response for [[Caravaggio]]’s<ref>{{Cite book |last=Schütze |first=Sebastian |title=Caravaggio: His Followers in Rome |publisher=Yale University Press |year=2011 |location=New Haven |chapter=Caravaggism in Europe}}</ref> piece Love Victorious. This resulted into the rivalry between Baglione and his contemporary, Caravaggio. Baglione accused Caravaggio of circulating poems disparaging the painting, which resulted in a 1603 libel lawsuit.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Schütze |first=Sebastian |title=Caravaggio: His Followers in Rome |publisher=Yale University Press |year=2011 |location=New Haven |chapter=Caravaggism in Europe}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Sacred and Profane Love by BAGLIONE, Giovanni |url=https://www.wga.hu/html_m/b/baglione/sacred2.html |access-date=2023-01-25 |website=www.wga.hu}}</ref> |
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== Description == |
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The painting depicts a devil in the background of the bottom left with faun ears and a trident as it crouches down. Then in the center, it has Eros, the god of love and desire, as a divine version of himself, as he draws back with his arms, aiming for a final thrust to kill a humanly figure that below him in the bottom right. (First source) |
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===== Divine Love Overcoming Profane Love (1602) ===== |
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The first version of the painting is called Divine Love Overcoming Profane Love, which was painted as well in the year 1602. The painting is held in the German art museum, Gemäldegalerie, in Berlin. It is unknown why Baglione painted two version of this painting, however, there are a slight changes that can be seen when compared to the second version. |
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In the first verion, Eros is wearing a completely different and less decorated armor. The devil in the bottom left corner is not facing forward, instead it is much more hidden behind Eros. A last feature that can be seen is in the hand positions of both Eros and the human figure of the bottom right corner. Eros raised right arm is facing outward in it’s attacking position, while the human figure in the bottom has a slight shift in his right raised hand as well. |
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[Image of first version] |
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Will work on later. |
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== Symbolism == |
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In the piece, there are three present figures. The devil figure in the bottom left corner has been confirmed to be a portrait representation of Caravaggio since the painting was done before the trial between Caravaggio and Baglione. Another claim that scholars make on identifying the figures of this painting is that the figure in armor, has been claimed to be Eros. |
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It is stated that the piece is a battle between Eros and Anteros, in order to obtain the soul of a man. However, scholars claim that if both figures are able to come into equal terms among them and come up with a resolution, then they would be able to achieve a perfect love. |
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Scholars have discussed many interpretations on Baglione’s piece. Virgil in “Omnia vincit Amor” stated that the painting is a moralizing theme of combat between the vices and the virtues. |
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What Eros is suspected to represent is Divine Love, which interrupts a tryst between Cupid, who is in the bottom right corner, and the Devil, who is in the bottom left corner. The position of Devil, which is facing the audience, was done with the purpose to show its features and demonstrate the representation a likelihood of it being Caravaggio. |
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== Provence == |
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The painting was done for Cardinal Benedetto Giustiniani, however, the reason as to why is unknown. |
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== Citations == |
== Citations == |
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Revision as of 21:18, 29 March 2023
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| Artist | Giovanni Baglione |
| Year | 1602–1603 |
| Medium | oil on canvas |
| Location | Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica, Rome |
Divine Love Conquering Earthly Love is an oil on canvas painting dating to 1602–1603, that is now held in the collection of the Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica in Palazzo Barberini, Rome. It was painted by Italian painter Giovanni Baglione. It is the second version that Baglione painted of this subject; the first version is now in the Gemäldegalerie, Staatliche Museen in Berlin. Both of these versions were painted for Cardinal Benedetto Giustiniani, who was an Italian clergyman. The painting was done as a reference and as a response for Caravaggio’s[1] piece Love Victorious. This resulted into the rivalry between Baglione and his contemporary, Caravaggio. Baglione accused Caravaggio of circulating poems disparaging the painting, which resulted in a 1603 libel lawsuit.[2][3]
Description
The painting depicts a devil in the background of the bottom left with faun ears and a trident as it crouches down. Then in the center, it has Eros, the god of love and desire, as a divine version of himself, as he draws back with his arms, aiming for a final thrust to kill a humanly figure that below him in the bottom right. (First source)
Divine Love Overcoming Profane Love (1602)
The first version of the painting is called Divine Love Overcoming Profane Love, which was painted as well in the year 1602. The painting is held in the German art museum, Gemäldegalerie, in Berlin. It is unknown why Baglione painted two version of this painting, however, there are a slight changes that can be seen when compared to the second version.
In the first verion, Eros is wearing a completely different and less decorated armor. The devil in the bottom left corner is not facing forward, instead it is much more hidden behind Eros. A last feature that can be seen is in the hand positions of both Eros and the human figure of the bottom right corner. Eros raised right arm is facing outward in it’s attacking position, while the human figure in the bottom has a slight shift in his right raised hand as well.
[Image of first version]
History
Will work on later.
Symbolism
In the piece, there are three present figures. The devil figure in the bottom left corner has been confirmed to be a portrait representation of Caravaggio since the painting was done before the trial between Caravaggio and Baglione. Another claim that scholars make on identifying the figures of this painting is that the figure in armor, has been claimed to be Eros.
It is stated that the piece is a battle between Eros and Anteros, in order to obtain the soul of a man. However, scholars claim that if both figures are able to come into equal terms among them and come up with a resolution, then they would be able to achieve a perfect love.
Scholars have discussed many interpretations on Baglione’s piece. Virgil in “Omnia vincit Amor” stated that the painting is a moralizing theme of combat between the vices and the virtues.
What Eros is suspected to represent is Divine Love, which interrupts a tryst between Cupid, who is in the bottom right corner, and the Devil, who is in the bottom left corner. The position of Devil, which is facing the audience, was done with the purpose to show its features and demonstrate the representation a likelihood of it being Caravaggio.
Provence
The painting was done for Cardinal Benedetto Giustiniani, however, the reason as to why is unknown.
Citations
- ^ Schütze, Sebastian (2011). "Caravaggism in Europe". Caravaggio: His Followers in Rome. New Haven: Yale University Press.
- ^ Schütze, Sebastian (2011). "Caravaggism in Europe". Caravaggio: His Followers in Rome. New Haven: Yale University Press.
- ^ "Sacred and Profane Love by BAGLIONE, Giovanni". www.wga.hu. Retrieved 2023-01-25.
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