The Centaur of Pompeii

Physical Details
- Medium: Oil on paper
- Dimensions: 21.0 × 29.0 cm
- Weight: 0.0 kg
- Date: 2023
- Location: France
- Certificate of Authenticity: N°20231231-0065
- Catalogue Number: AQC0478
- Collection: Spells and Magic
Provenance
- Origin: Arnaud Quercy, Paris, France, 2023
Description
In 'The Myth of Kyrnos,' the artist Arnaud Quercy brings to life an ancient tale through a vibrant and dynamic composition. The piece is a captivating interplay of abstract forms and earthy tones, with a central figure that seems to emerge from the layers of color and texture. The use of geometric shapes and intersecting lines creates a sense of movement and depth, drawing the viewer into the mysterious world of Kyrnos. The warm hues and bold strokes evoke the timelessness of the myth, inviting contemplation on the stories that shape our cultural heritage. This painting is a tribute to the enduring power of mythology and its ability to transcend time and space, capturing the imagination and inspiring wonder.
Collection
Spells and Magic
Contemporary
Technical Notes
- Format: Small
- Type: Painting
- Image resolution: 1536x2048 px
Related Documentation
- Gallery page (EN)https://artquamanima.com/en/artworks/2023/01/the-centaur-of-pompeii_5e4.html
- Gallery page (FR)https://artquamanima.com/fr/oeuvres/2023/01/le-centaure-de-pompei_5e4.html
- Nanopublication: Digital Image Documentation - aqc0478_img_full_1536x2048_webphttps://multimodal.institute/en/nanopubs/2026/02/AQC0478-digital-image-documentation-aqc0478_img_full_1536x2048_webp.html
https://multimodal.institute/en/nanopubs/2026/02/AQC0478-digital-image-documentation-aqc0478_img_full_1536x2048_webp.pdf - Nanopublication: Physical Specificationshttps://multimodal.institute/en/nanopubs/2026/02/AQC0478-physical-specifications.html
https://multimodal.institute/en/nanopubs/2026/02/AQC0478-physical-specifications.pdf - Nanopublication: Computational Image Analysis - AQC0478https://multimodal.institute/en/nanopubs/2026/02/AQC0478-computational-image-analysis-aqc0478.html
https://multimodal.institute/en/nanopubs/2026/02/AQC0478-computational-image-analysis-aqc0478.pdf
References
- Catalogue Raisonnéhttps://arnaudquercy.art/en/catalogue-raisonne/index.html
- Art Quam Animahttps://artquamanima.com/en/gallery/index.html
Page Information
- Last updated : 2026-04-26
- Language: EN | Version française