The Golden Fleece
The Golden Fleece - Herbert James Draper (1863-1920) - Cartwright Hall Art Gallery
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The Golden Fleece - Herbert James Draper (1863-1920) - Cartwright Hall Art Gallery
Date: 1904
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 68.6 x 155.0 cm
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 68.6 x 155.0 cm
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The Golden Fleece is an artwork painted by the British artist Herbert James Draper in 1904. Draper is known for his painting of mythological events, and the Golden Fleece portrays an event from Greek mythology.
This artwork depicts a point when the Golden Fleece has been stolen from the Grove of Ares, and now it, as well as Medea are onboard the Argo ready to flee. Jason has of course been tasked to retrieve the Golden Fleece by King Pelias; Pelias of course believing that Jason would be killed in the quest. More information about The Golden Fleece can be found here - (website opens in new window) Herbert James Draper |
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Born: November 1863 (or 1864); London
Died: 22 September 1920; London
Nationality: English
Art Movement: Classicism
Painting School: Royal Academy
Died: 22 September 1920; London
Nationality: English
Art Movement: Classicism
Painting School: Royal Academy