The Capture of the Golden Fleece

Artist: Jean-François de Troy (French, 1679 - 1752)

Original Dimensions: 21 7/8" x 31 7/8"

Location: National Gallery of Art, London

About Artwork: (1742-3) "This is the third of a series of seven illustrations of the story of Jason made as sketches for cartoons for the Gobelins tapestry works in Paris. The Gallery also owns the first sketch from the series: Jason swearing Eternal Affection to Medea. Jason has set out to capture the Golden Fleece, and has used the sorceress Medea’s magic to put to sleep the dragon guarding it. Medea looks up at the Fleece and gestures in wonder towards Jason and the slumbering dragon. Some of the Jason’s shipmates admiringly watch him pull down the Fleece, while others load the Argo ready for the triumphant departure of Jason and Medea. De Troy made several changes between his sketch of this scene and its related cartoon (Musée d'art Roger-Quilliot, Clermont-Ferrand), perhaps reflecting alterations requested by Philibert Orry, who had commissioned the tapestry series on behalf of the French king." - (National Gallery of Art, London)

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