Paradis Collection
"Paradis: A Journey through Heavenly Realms and Earthly Delights" In Paradiso, Canto 31, the saintly throng forms a celestial rose in the empyrean
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"Paradis: A Journey through Heavenly Realms and Earthly Delights" In Paradiso, Canto 31, the saintly throng forms a celestial rose in the empyrean, showcasing the divine beauty that awaits. As we delve into this poem of the soul, a young woman accompanied by a muse ascends the mountain, symbolizing our quest for enlightenment. The Garden of Earthly Delights beckons with its tantalizing allure. In its central panel, lovers savor fruits amidst an enchanting landscape painted in 1503-1504. This oil on panel masterpiece invites us to indulge in earthly pleasures while contemplating their transient nature. Within The Annunciation painting from c. 1445, Adam and Eve's expulsion from Paradise serves as a poignant backdrop. It reminds us of humanity's fallibility and our eternal longing to return to that idyllic state. Le Nebuleux bird of paradise (Paradisea nigricans) captivates with its vibrant plumage and graceful presence. Its existence embodies both exoticism and ethereal charm. Happy Island transports us to a fabled scene where boats converge upon guests at a grassy banquet. Paul Albert Besnard's wallpaper painting from 1900 evokes joyous camaraderie amidst natural splendor—a glimpse into an earthly paradise. The Last Judgement predella panel depicts Heaven and Hell—two contrasting realms awaiting souls after death's embrace. Through tempera on panel artistry dating back to 1460-65, it provokes contemplation about life's choices and ultimate destinations. Pearl fishing allegorically represents the discovery of the New World—an aquatic realm teeming with riches beyond imagination. Jacopo Zucchi's artwork from around 1590 showcases Indian nymphs adorned with coral and pearl shells—a testament to exploration yielding bountiful treasures. A hopscotch board titled "Paradis" painted on canvas invites us to play and relish in simple pleasures.