Medea 1868

Artists

Frederick Sandys (1829–1904)

Description

legend describes Medea as a sorceress and the wife of Jason. When he deserted her for another woman, Medea poisoned both her rival (Glauce) and her two children.

Size

61.2 × 45.6 centimeters

Medium

Oil On Panel With Gilded Background

1925P105