Medea
1866-68 · oil on wood panel with gilded background
Dimensions 61.2 × 45.6 cm
Collection: BMAG collection
This painting caused much heated debate in The Times when it was rejected from the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition of 1868, despite it being hailed as a masterpiece by many critics. Greek 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.
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About this artwork
Medea (1866-68) by Frederick Sandys, oil on wood panel with gilded background, from the BMAG collection.
About Frederick Sandys
Anthony Frederick Augustus Sandys, usually known as Frederick Sandys, was a British painter, illustrator and draughtsman, associated with the Pre-Raphaelites. He was also associated with the Norwich School of painters.
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