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Amuze Art Lecture 209: A detailed discussion of Momus Criticizes the Works of the Gods, painted in 1661 by the Dutch artist Maarten van Heemskerck (1498-1574). The painting measures 120 by 174 cm and is on display at the Gemäldegalerie in Berlin.

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Chapters
0:00 Momus
0:41 Van Heemskerck
2:35 Origin
5:28 Fun Facts

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Music: Requiem In Cello by Hanu Dixit