Charon's boat crosses the styx to carry souls to the underworld. In dealing with this rare subject, subleyras first responded to the demands of the academy, which demanded from young artists perfect mastery in the treatment of the nude and drapery. Object Type: painting. Date: circa 1770. Dimensions: height: 134.6 cm (52.9 in); width: 83.8 cm (32.9 in). Medium: oil on canvas. Collection: National Gallery. Subleyras charon passant les ombres, National Gallery, London
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