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An Episode from the Story
of Jason and Medea Oil on panel, 59 x 44.5 cm, by John Dowman (1765–1824) Wolverhampton Art Gallery, Wolverhampton (UK) |
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A scene from the tragic myth of Jason and Medea, Dowman's composition is based on a theatrical production that was noted at the time for its spectacular effects. He depicts Medea, accompanied by fire-breathing dragons, exacting her revenge on Jason by killing Glauce, who dies in the arms of her father as Jason stands beside them. |
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