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Circe (The Sorceress) 1911 (oil on canvas)
480778 Circe (The Sorceress) 1911 (oil on canvas) by Waterhouse, John William (1849-1917); 76x110.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Circe was the daughter of Helios the sun god and was an immensely powerful witch who lived on the Island of Aeaea. She was described by various classical writers, most notably Homer who called her a goddess. In all the legends she is described transforming her enemies, or those who refused her love, into animals, birds or monsters. Homer described how many of Circes victims, turned into wolves or lions, prowled about the stone-built house in which she lived and where she worked on a huge loom. These animals were never dangerous, but rather fawned on all visitors. When Odysseus came to Aeaea his men were immediately turned into swine. Fortunately Odysseus had learnt from Hermes how to overcome Circes magic by making her swear, while under the influence of a herbal drug, not to harm him. Odysseus spent a year with Circe and was her lover. She returned his men to him and when he left her she advised him on the next stage of his journey into the realm of Hades where he was to consult the spirits of the dead.
); Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23385020
© Peter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London / Bridgeman Images
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This print showcases John William Waterhouse's masterpiece, "Circe (The Sorceress) 1911". Painted with oil on canvas, this artwork measures 76x110.5 cm and is held in a private collection. Waterhouse beautifully captures the essence of Circe, an immensely powerful witch from Greek mythology. As the daughter of Helios, the sun god, she possessed extraordinary magical abilities. Classical writers often described her as a goddess due to her immense power. In this painting, we see Circe surrounded by enchanting elements that symbolize her sorcery. Legends tell us that she had the ability to transform her enemies or those who rejected her love into animals or monsters. Wolves and lions prowled around her stone-built house while fawning upon visitors. When Odysseus arrived on Aeaea Island, his men were swiftly turned into swine by Circe's magic. However, he managed to outsmart her by making her swear not to harm him under the influence of a herbal drug taught by Hermes. During their time together, Circe became Odysseus' lover and eventually returned his men to him before advising him on his journey into Hades. Waterhouse's attention to detail and mastery of color bring this mythical tale to life in a mesmerizing way. This print allows us to appreciate every brushstroke and immerse ourselves in the enchantment woven within this timeless piece of art.
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