"My Second Self" Original Painting

"My Second Self"

As I explored the stories of Achilles and Patroclus through my art, I gradually became interested in Alexander the Great and Hephaestion, discovering striking parallels between the bonds that connected these two pairs.

One ancient account particularly stayed with me. According to Diodorus Siculus, when Sisygambis, the mother of Darius III, mistook Hephaestion for Alexander, Alexander reassured her with the words: “For actually he too is Alexander.”

At Troy, Alexander honoured the tomb of Achilles, while Hephaestion honoured that of Patroclus. Centuries later, the ancient writer Aelian interpreted this gesture as a reflection of the bond between the two pairs.

These stories inspired the title My Second Self, an exploration of a connection so profound that another person can come to feel like an extension of oneself.

In contrast to my paintings of Achilles and Patroclus, set against darker backgrounds, I chose light tones and a sense of clarity for this piece. Alexander’s red-purple cloak evokes ancient kingship, while subtle differences in their clothing, armour, and colours distinguish the two figures while preserving their closeness.

This painting is my personal interpretation of the bond between two historical figures whose story continues to fascinate me.

Peinture sur papier aquarelle 300gr (140 lb) en format A4, 24 x 30 cm ou 9.4 x 11.8 x inches. Elle est réalisée avec un mélange d'aquarelle et d'acrylique.

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-Emballé dans une pochette transparente, envoyé dans une enveloppe cartonnée pour plus de support et de protection. Certificat d'authenticité et d'autres petites choses sont incluses....🤍 [Non encadré.] 

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