As his style became more distinctive, he painted fine religious set-pieces, and some superb and enigmatic secular works.
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Before the 19th century, his paintings were more popular than those of Velázquez. Why are they far less well known now? Take a look and see for yourself.
How a centaur tried to abduct Hercules’ new bride, and the delayed revenge which led to the death of Hercules.
A puzzling painting of a lone woman, wrestling with inner turmoil; a trap laid by a dying Centaur; a king with a thing for Hercules, and his promotion to being a saint.
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