Tithonus, Auroras Husband, Turned into a Grasshopper, 1731

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"Tithonus, Aurora's Husband, Turned into a Grasshopper" is a 1731 engraving by the French artist Bernard Picart, known for his detailed and elaborate illustrations that often depicted mythological and historical subjects. The artwork is based on the ancient Greek myth of Tithonus, a mortal who was granted immortality by the goddess Aurora (known as Eos to the Greeks), with whom he had fallen in love. However, Aurora's boon did not include eternal youth, resulting in Tithonus aging forever without the release of death. In some versions of the myth, as a mercy, Tithonus is transformed into a grasshopper, which is the moment captured by Picart in this work.

Bernard Picart (1673–1733) was an accomplished engraver and book illustrator, whose works were influential in spreading the ideas of the Enlightenment throughout Europe. His engravings were notable for their fine detail and the fusion of classical and contemporary artistic styles. "Tithonus, Aurora's Husband, Turned into a Grasshopper" reflects Picart's skill in rendering complex mythological narratives into visual form, and it is emblematic of the Rococo style that was popular during his time.

The engraving is significant not only for its artistic merit but also for its cultural impact, as it reflects the 18th-century fascination with classical antiquity and its myths. Picart's depiction of Tithonus's transformation is a poignant representation of the themes of love, immortality, and the consequences of divine intervention in mortal affairs. The work is an important example of the way mythological subjects were interpreted and visualized in the art of the Enlightenment era.

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