As a representative of the Venetian school in Italy, Tintoretto has left us many valuable works of art with his unique artistic style and profound imagination. Among them, "The Origin of the Galaxy" is one of his most famous works, which is now in the National Gallery in London, England. This late work, circa 1578, is a rather large painting, full of vivid emotions and rich imagination.
The Origin of the Galaxy is based on ancient Greek mythology, and the artist skillfully uses mythological stories as a background to show a wonderful story between Hermes and Hera. In Greek mythology, Hermes was ordered by Zeus to bring the newborn Hercules to Hera, hoping to make Hercules immortal with the help of Hera's milk. The picture is full of mystery and drama, which became a source of inspiration for the painter.
In this painting, the hungry Hercules took the ** in his mouth and sucked, and the sleeping Hera woke up and found that when the son of his rival stole **water, he immediately pulled it out**, and the milk flew upward, forming the Milky Way as we know it today. This moment was skillfully captured by the painter and became eternal. In English, the Milky Way is called "milky way", a name derived from the story in this painting.
The maid in the painting is suddenly delivering the child to Juno, who is a little caught off guard because Juno is unprepared, and she hurriedly dodges. This moment was vividly depicted by the painter, making the whole picture full of movement and vitality. And Juno's milk splattered out, forming the Milky Way we see today. This moment became an eternity and the starting point of our exploration of the mysteries of the universe.
Tintoretto's The Origin of the Galaxy is not just a painting, but an epic that reveals the mysteries of the universe. It makes us re-examine the universe we live in and think about the origin and meaning of life. This painting not only shows the artist's excellent painting skills and deep imagination, but also gives us a new knowledge and understanding of mythological stories.
As an outstanding artist, Tintoretto not only made breakthroughs in painting techniques, but also had a unique vision in the choice of subject matter. By combining mythological stories with real life, he presents us with a world full of fantasy and imagination. And "The Origin of the Galaxy" takes this feature to the extreme, showing us a cosmic wonder full of mystery and romance.
The Origin of the Galaxy is one of Tintoretto's most representative works, and it is also an important way for us to understand his artistic style and ideas. This painting not only allows us to appreciate the beauty of art, but also makes us think about the universe and life at a deeper level. Let's walk into the world of this painting and feel the visual feast and ideological enlightenment brought to us by the artist.