Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 5

Fidel Santos
Euphrosyne

2019

$7,250
£5,513.31
€6,359.33
CA$10,155.92
A$11,366.48
CHF 5,935.08
MX$138,671.78
NOK 75,338.04
SEK 71,491.16
DKK 47,488.47
Shipping
Retrieving quote...
The 1stDibs Promise:
Authenticity Guarantee,
Money-Back Guarantee,
24-Hour Cancellation

About the Item

This captivating photograph portrays an aging statue of the enchanting and slumbering Euphrosyne, one of the three graces. Despite the inexorable passage of time and the gentle touch of imperfections etched into the statue's surface, the radiant beauty of Euphrosyne endures, casting a timeless glow. The image tenderly captures the details of the youthful yet aged form, showcasing subtle cracks and the graceful patina of age that has embraced the sculpture's features. Yet, within the folds of time, Euphrosyne's serene expression and delicate form persist, an eloquent testament to the enduring allure of her beauty against the backdrop of aging. This photograph becomes a poignant meditation on the passage of time and the inherent resilience of true beauty. Euphrosyne's peaceful repose symbolizes a graceful acceptance of the cycles of existence, conveying a resilience that transcends the mere physical manifestations of aging. In this visual narrative, the viewer is invited to contemplate the impermanence of physical beauty and the profound capacity for grace to withstand the gentle erosion of time. The artwork encapsulates a powerful message about the enduring nature of beauty, celebrating the quiet resilience found within the aged and imperfect features of Euphrosyne's form. Fidel Santos is a contemporary artist whose work is profoundly influenced by the rich tapestry of Old Master, Baroque, and Renaissance art. Drawing inspiration from these classical periods, Santos skillfully weaves a visual narrative that transcends time. His artistic repertoire is characterized by a meticulous exploration of iconography and symbolism, echoing the traditions of the past while infusing them with a modern sensibility. Through his art, Santos invites viewers on a journey into the realms of allegory and metaphor, where each stroke is a thoughtful homage to the mastery of bygone eras. In seamlessly blending classical techniques with contemporary perspectives, Fidel Santos creates evocative artworks that resonate with both historical depth and contemporary relevance.
  • Creator:
    Fidel Santos (Filipino)
  • Creation Year:
    2019
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 40 in (101.6 cm)Width: 27 in (68.58 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Brooklyn, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1227213415042

More From This Seller

View All
Thalia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This evocative photograph captures the essence of an aging statue depicting the enchanting and slumbering Thalia, one of the three graces. Despite the gentle march of time and the de...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Still-life Photography

Materials

Plexiglass, Archival Ink

Aglaea
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This captivating photograph features an aging statue of the beautiful and slumbering Aglaea, one of the three graces, sculpted from polychromed wood. Despite the passage of time and ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Still-life Photography

Materials

Plexiglass, Archival Ink

Serenity
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In Fidel Santos' photograph Serenity, the artist captures a worn yet tranquil figure, focusing intently on the saint's head and the rich texture of the aged wood. This composition ev...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Abstract Photography

Materials

Plexiglass, Archival Ink, Mixed Media

María Magdalena
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In this poignant photograph, the lens captures the profound essence of an aged Spanish polychromed wood statue of María Magdalena. The weather...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Still-life Photography

Materials

Plexiglass, Archival Ink

Infinito
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This photograph presents the haunting beauty of a Baroque polychrome wooden saint’s head, its gaze lifted upward in serene contemplation. The figure’s golden-blonde hair and the deli...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Figurative Photography

Materials

Plexiglass, Archival Ink, Mixed Media

El Rostro de María Magdalena
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In this poignant photograph, the lens captures the profound essence of an aged Spanish polychromed wood statue of María Magdalena. The weather...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Still-life Photography

Materials

Plexiglass, Archival Ink

You May Also Like

Calypso
By Brian Buckley
Located in New York, NY
Cyanotype on albumen-coated watercolor paper (Unique) Signed, titled, and dated, verso This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. “Ghost Ship” is a series of un...
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Color

L'Elegance
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Working with a collection of vintage Barbies, photographer Larry Torno set out to make portraits that showed the interior lives of these dolls. Burdened with the weight of being perf...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

QE1 1566
By Jack Perno
Located in Chicago, IL
Archival Pigment Print Edition of 25 Print size: 19 H x 14 W inches Frame size: 26 H x 22 W inches Matted and framed in a beautiful tiger wood frame...
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Polaroid

QE1 1566
Price Upon Request
QE 1 1566
By Jack Perno
Located in Chicago, IL
Archival Pigment Print Edition of 25 Frame size: 26.5 x 23 inches This photograph is a digital reproduction of an original 8 x 10" polaroid that was manipulated by hand. Add...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Inkjet, Polaroid

QE 1 1566
Price Upon Request
Alvorada
Located in Pampilhosa da Serra, PT
"Hyperbaroque Impressions: A Collection of Art Prints by Miguel Rodrigues" Step into the surreal world of Miguel Rodrigues, where the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur int...
Category

2010s Baroque Color Photography

Materials

Paper, Photographic Paper

Carmen
By Catherine Duchene
Located in Burlingame, CA
French artists' Catherine Duchene and Johann Fournier create together the series Les Corps Celestes or Celestial Bodies. Archival digital prints in rich black, with color, sliver and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment