Penthesilea
The Narrative
She was no ordinary queen. As the ruler of the Amazons, born of Ares, the god of war, her mere presence on the battlefields of Troy struck awe and terror into the hearts of all.
Yet, this work does not depict her triumph, but rather the internal tearing apart before her final, fateful battle. Behind the perfect façade, an inner storm already rages, and the red disc she raises like a protective visor becomes her abstract shield: a desperate attempt to maintain composure and conceal the looming breakdown from the world.
Despite these cracks in her soul, her silhouette stands like a monolithic column—unyielding and fearless—a visual manifesto of her warrior art and her uncompromising nature. A portrait of a woman who would rather perish in battle than ever bow.
"For Wolfgang, this piece is a deliberate construction of contrast, where the deep, velvet blacks of Chiaroscuro demand stillness and focus, transforming a mythological figure into a timeless icon."
Artwork Specifications
Year of Creation
2023
Medium & Master Standard
Produced as a strictly limited museum-grade edition utilizing the state-of-the-art ChromaLuxe dye-sublimation process on premium aluminium. This archival method ensures unsurpassed brilliance, depth, and certified UV resistance tested for over 60 years. Due to its advanced composition, the artwork is inherently water- and scratch-resistant, offering ultimate durability without the need for protective glass.
Framing & Presentation
Each work is delivered fully archival-mounted and elegantly showcased within a bespoke wooden floating frame, meticulously selected to complement the piece and provide a sophisticated, gallery-ready presentation.
Limited Edition & Dimensions
Strictly limited to a definitive total of only 20 pieces worldwide across all formats, structured as follows:
120 x 160cm | Edition of 1 (Unique Piece)
75 x 100 cm | Edition of 3
50 x 68 cm | Edition of 5
30x40 cm | Edition of 11
Notarial Certification & Catalogue Raisonné
To guarantee the absolute integrity, market exclusivity, and strict verifiability of the limitation, the complete commercial edition is legally bound by an affidavit drawn up and certified by a public notary. This statutory declaration explicitly references the official Catalogue Raisonné of the artist and irrevocably bars any future reproduction or reissue of the work for sale outside of these registered specifications.
Authentication
Every single work undergoes a personal final inspection by the artist. To guarantee its provenance, each piece is individually hand-signed and numbered on the reverse. A signed Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) is included with every acquisition, confirming its status as an original part of the limited edition.
Acquisition & Representation
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