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The Sacrificial Struggle between Orestes and Pylades
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
This painting depicts a story from Greek antiquity. Orestes and Pylades (left) were caught trying to steal a statue of Diana from the temple (left background). One of them will have to die. At the altar, the friends argue over who will give his life for the other. Lastman’s densely composed compositions, his bright colours and the expressive gestures of his figures – all had an impact on the young Rembrandt.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineDe offerstrijd tussen Orestes en Pylades. 1614. Pieter Lastman. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
