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A painting of a classical landscape with a giant, one-eyed Cyclops named Polyphemus sitting on a rock, surrounded by natural elements and a calm sea.

Landscape with Polyphemus – Poussin (Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg)

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A painting of a classical landscape with a giant, one-eyed Cyclops named Polyphemus sitting on a rock, surrounded by natural elements and a calm sea.
Image: Nicolas Poussin – Paysage avec Polyphème by Nicolas Poussin. Via Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.

The Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg is showcasing Nicolas Poussin’s restored painting ‘Landscape with Polyphemus’. Acquired in 1772, the work has recently undergone significant conservation efforts. This exhibition presents a rare opportunity to view Poussin’s masterpiece in the Twelve-Column Hall.

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