The Barque of Charon | José Benlliure y Gil

José Benlliure y Gil’s The Barque of Charon presents the passage to the underworld as a densely populated, shadow-filled vision. Pale bodies and shrouded figures cluster around the ferryman, whose raised pole establishes a forceful diagonal through the composition. Beyond the boat, an indistinct multitude appears to dissolve into smoke and darkness. Carefully placed highlights draw individual faces and gestures from the gloom, giving this mythological crossing a striking human weight and an atmosphere of uncertainty, vulnerability and finality.

Print: 

A premium quality heavyweight (200gsm) fine art print material with a smooth, clean finish. This museum quality paper is extremely consistent and works perfectly with large, full colour graphics or illustrations. The matte finish emphasises different highlights and tones in the source artworks; helping to create stunning works of art.

- All prints feature a 0.25 inch white border to ensure space for framing. 

Our Eco Credentials Include:

• FSC approved or sustainably sourced paper
• Printed using water based inks
• Local fulfilment reduces carbon emissions
• Contains no plastic

Sizes:

18 x 12 Inches = 45.7 cm x 30.5 cm

24 x 16 Inches = 61 cm x 40.6 cm