Diomedes Devoured by Horses - Gustave Moreau

by Samuel HUYNH

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Diomedes Devoured by Horses - Gustave Moreau

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Samuel HUYNH

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Digital Art - Digital Art

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A haunting vision of myth and brutality, Diomedes Devoured by Horses by Gustave Moreau (1866) captures the raw violence of ancient legend with stunning delicacy. Painted in France using watercolor over graphite, this masterpiece blends ethereal technique with dark subject matter. Moreau’s French Symbolist touch brings to life the savage punishment of Diomedes, whose own ferocious horses turn upon him, a chilling reminder of fate and retribution wrapped in mesmerizing detail. Fluid watercolor strokes clash with the horror of the scene, creating an artwork that feels both otherworldly and disturbingly human.

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June 23rd, 2025

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