CLÉMENT SERVEAU (1886-1972)
Mount Zeus or Zas (1,003 m - 3,290 ft)
Greece (Naxos)
In Naxos Cyclades, oil on canvas, private collection
The mountain
Mount Zeus also called Mount Zas (1,003 m - 3,290 ft) has the proud status of being the highest peak in the Greek Cyclades. Located in the Tragea region on the island of Naxos, Mount Zeus has important historical significance. In ancient times, the local Greeks believed that the cave on the northwest flanks of the mountain was the birthplace of the god Zeus. Zeus, the god of the gods, became known to the Olympians. This is how Mount Zeus and the Cave Of Zeus were named.
The mountain falls fairly quickly in the sea in the eastern part of the island. More than half of Naxos are slopes over 25% 9.
According to summit post, there are two popular routes to the summit and a third which is not often used. The easiest is the Aghia Marina route, nicknamed after the little chapel near where it starts. This well-maintained trail is posted with a number of signs and cairns and is easy to follow to the summit. The second route is called Aria Spring / Cave Of Zeus. This route is more interesting than Aghia Marina but is also steeper and more of a challenge. A few spots might require the use of hands. The third route follows the entire south ridge and will not be described here but you can take a look at it on the map. For those using a GPS, these coordinates might be useful.
The painter
Henri-Clément Serveau, also known as Clément Serveau was a French painter, designer, engraver and illustrator. Clément Serveau produced works in a realist manner early on, but soon became interested in the new movements. He was influenced by his friend Louis Marcoussis and experimented with Cubism, utilising geometric patterns to give the illusion of form and space. Later in his career he turned toward abstraction with a post-cubist stance. He designed banknotes for the Banque de France and produced large murals and participated in numerous French and international exhibitions.
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