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Love, desire, and beauty are intimately connected in Greek and Roman mythology, dominating the lives of gods and mortals. The texts that focus on these themes: Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, Ovid's Metamorphoses, and Virgil's Aeneid, among many others were revered by Renaissance and Baroque artists, who aimed to represent them in a powerfully expressive manner. This fully illustrated catalogue offers a detailed study of mythological paintings by Titian, Veronese, Allori, Rubens, Ribera, Poussin, Van Dyck, and Velázquez. Inspired in some cases by a desire to emulate and in others by a sense of rivalry, these artists were responsible for the creation of a fascinating interpretative sequence that reflects the adaptability of the mythological tradition and its potential for constant renewal. Exhibition: Museo del Prado, Madrid, Spain (02.03.-04.07.2021).