Medea
1868
Frederick Sandys captures the terrifying moment Medea prepares her deadly poison in this intense Pre-Raphaelite masterpiece from 1868. She stares wildly ahead, pouring a potion over a brazier while surrounded by creepy items like a toad and a strange blue figurine. The golden background features a ship, hinting at the Argonauts' journey and the tragic betrayal that drives her to this dark magic. It's a chilling portrait of a woman pushed to the edge, blending classical mythology with Victorian drama.
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