The Abduction of Ganymede by alessimarco
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Description
Zeus is said to have taken the form of a huge eagle to come down from Olympus and abduct Ganymede to be the cupbearer of the Gods. Ganymede was considered the most handsome of all young Trojan warriors and so perhaps was coveted by Zeus for duties above and beyond bearing cups. In this scene, the stunned and perplexed Ganymede has been seized by the Eagle/Zeus and is being carried to Zeus' private aerie among the heights of Olympus.
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The making of this image was something of an adventure. It started when I bought Freja's Kanda character and had the idea he wold make a great Ganymede. Easier said than done! It is a pretty daunting challenge to try to re-create an image that has been reproduced in classical art many times for literally thousands of years. But it is fun too!
I have been tinkering with this image off and on for over a week, and never got it exactly where I wanted it to be, but I guess it is OK. And so I make my humble offering to Ganymede! I hope Zeus doesn't strike me with lightening!
Along the way I learned a lot more about layering in Photoshop, and more of the quirks of Uber light. Many thanks to Carl (DrCarl) and Jenny (pixeluna) for assistance and offers of assistance along the way. You guys are the greatest, and represent what makes this community so attractive and so much fun!
Thanks to all of you for looking and commenting! I appreciate it. And thanks for all your comments and favs that put my last image on the art charts again this week. Sometimes I do feel like "I've Got the Magic in Me":
Items from DAZ: Eagle 2.0 Greater House of Healing - Boundless, Kelc Dream Skies - Estevez
Items from DAZ: Eagle 2.0 Greater House of Healing - Boundless, Kelc Dream Skies - Estevez
Comments (178)
Such a excellent scene! Have a wonderful weekend!
Awesome image my friend, fabulous work love it.
Fantastic character and eagle!!!
That Zeus-Eagle seems quite intent on his prey. Super image!
You have done an excellent version of this mythological theme ! Nice poses and expression, and gorgeous background !! Great work !!
nice classical story and great render!
Excellent work. The entire scene looks great.
looks like he really got the bird. nice job.
Great concept and idea! Fabulous artwork Marco :)
excellent work; the scene perfectly captures the amazing backstory!
I'm sure Zeus will be proud of you for this render, Marco! Beautiful scene, that sky looks amazing. Very dramatic, and as you possibly already know, I LOVE Drama!!! :) Vashek
Well done, Marco!:)
Fantastic artwork my friend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hugs:)
character looks stiffend up from freight LOL
beautiful work
Fantastic work!!!
Nicely done scene with an unusual but great theme!
Nice work.
Man I love eagles excellent stuff keep them coming !!!
WoW those clawes gota hurt.... wonderful image!
fantastic image! and this Ganymede is very nice to look at :))
Excellent work!!
Excellent
What a cool idea. Looks great.
WOW....This is a fantastic creation, very original, wonderful story, very well done!
Mythology is one of my favourites to read up on! Every time I read one, it always has a different and varied teaching... This one in particular, I find fascinating and you've expressed it so well in such a creative, artistic and crafy way! Exceptional detail and colours... love the hold on Gangymede by the Eagle... and what a beautiful one at that! Simply stunning!
Marvelous scene work!
The face and hair of Ganymede reminds me of Botticelli paintings. Beautiful shading and light. I like the stronger highlights on his legs and the darker shading on his face. Excellent composition with the diagonal line caused by the line of Zeus' left wing, his body, and Ganymede's body. The sky is gorgeous with the variations of color, the bright orange behind Zeus, and the mist rising up to the heights of Olympus. Zeus did like to change form. He is lovely as an eagle, though Ganymede would probably disagree. Superb image!
Fantastic work, Marco! I think you did a brilliant job on this! I really love art based on mythical characters as well as fantasy characters. It's not easy to do justice to figures that have been depicted through the ages, or even in more modern works. You've done Ganymede justice here - Zeus would approve, I'm sure!
So romantic, nice eagle angel ,fascinating work,a pleasure for eyes:) Have a lovely week, thanks for the visit dear friend..