First of two parts looking at the many great paintings of Andromeda’s rescue from sacrifice to Cetus.
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Byrne-Jones tried to tell the complex story of Perseus and Andromeda in a series of 10 paintings. Here is the story and background.
The story of Odysseus meeting Nausicaä has been a major influence in Western narrative. How has it been shown in paintings?
Tackled by several Masters, this well-known story has also been well-shown. Which painting provides the best narrative?
His painting Flaming June may give the impression that he produced eye candy to please the Victorian taste. That turns out to be false.
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