Medea by Frederick Sandys. A portrait of a woman with dark hair and a dramatic expression, wearing white robes and red necklaces while performing a ritual over a flaming brazier against a gold background.

Medea

Frederick Sandys

1868 · Oil Paint, Gilding, Panel

A striking Pre-Raphaelite portrait of the sorceress Medea, rich with dramatic detail and a shimmering gold background.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with lively force with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.

Often works in
Living Room · Library · Study
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
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Benefits from a distinct wall tone
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft sage

About the piece

Painted by Frederick Sandys in 1868, this masterpiece depicts the mythological sorceress Medea in the midst of an incantation. The work is renowned for its intense psychological realism and the meticulous detail of the ritualistic objects and the elaborate gilded background featuring classical motifs.

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