Theseus Killing the Minotaur (1505) — Giovanni Battista Cima da Conegliano
Theseus Killing the Minotaur (1505) is an artwork by Giovanni Battista Cima da Conegliano. Here is the subject context recorded in our catalogue, followed by a guide to choosing a print for your home.
The artwork at a glance
- Title
- Theseus Killing the Minotaur (1505)
- Artist
- Giovanni Battista Cima da Conegliano (Italian, ca. 1459 – 1517)
- Subject collection
- Gods & heroes
The mythology behind the named subject
Theseus travels to Crete to face the Minotaur in the Labyrinth. Ariadne helps him find his way back with a thread. Their story continues with her abandonment on Naxos and association with Dionysus.
This is mythology context for the subject named in the title. The identification of every figure, symbol, or episode in this particular artwork has not been verified.
Living with Theseus Killing the Minotaur (1505)
The portrait composition offers a vertical focal point. Consider a quieter wall beside a reading chair, or a space between windows where the artwork has room around its edges.
On the artwork page, compare three room settings, then choose an unframed poster, wooden framed poster, rolled canvas, or stretched canvas. Sizes are listed in centimetres and inches. The final crop depends on your chosen proportions, so check the preview before ordering.
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