Salmacis and Hermaphroditus
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Jean Francois de Troy's Salmacis and Hermaphroditus into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
Jean François de Troy's Salamis and Hermaphroditus (1724) is a mesmerizing Baroque masterpiece that captures Ovid's mythic tale with theatrical elegance. The painting depicts the nymph Salmacis clinging to Hermaphroditus mid-transformation—their limbs entwined in a twisting, luminous embrace against lush foliage. De Troy's fluid brushwork and rich contrasts of pearlescent skin against shadowy greens heighten the scene’s sensual tension, characteristic of early-18th-century French Rococo’s flirtation with classical mythology. Commissioned during his Rome residency, this work bridges Italian dynamism and French refinement, later influencing Boucher’s mythological scenes. Its rarity—being one of few de Troy works focusing on Ovidian drama—cements its significance in studies of gender representation in Baroque art.
For contemporary spaces, this painting’s luxuriant greens and flesh tones harmonize beautifully with gold-accented neoclassical or art deco interiors. Its ideal placement is a dimly lit study or lounge, where its chiaroscuro glow can be admired intimately—consider pairing it with burgundy velvet upholstery or gilded frames echoing its warm highlights. A midsize canvas (approximately 40x50 inches) suits it above a mantel or console table; avoid overscaling to preserve its delicate details. In offices, balance its sensuality with structured furnishings like mahogany bookshelves, letting the artwork soften formal spaces while nodding to art-historical sophistication. Layer lighting with directional spotlights to mimic the drama of de Troy’s original candlelit salons.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
