Priestess of Delphi
To scale 31 x 19 in on the wall
Representative Hand-applied gesso embellishment
About the Artwork
Painted during the height of Collier's career in 1891, this work exemplifies the Victorian fascination with classical antiquity and mysticism that defined late 19th-century Symbolist painting. Collier, who had studied under Lawrence Alma-Tadema, was deeply influenced by archaeological discoveries at Delphi and the renewed scholarly interest in ancient Greek religious practices. The painting captures the moment of divine possession, when the Pythia would deliver Apollo's prophecies while seated over the sacred chasm. This work demonstrates Collier's mastery of combining rigorous academic training with the Pre-Raphaelite movement's emphasis on emotional intensity and mythological subject matter, positioning him among the foremost interpreters of classical themes in British art.
Product Specifications
- Finished size
- 31 x 19 in
- Frame
- Gold, premium resin, mitred
- Canvas
- Heavyweight Fredrix poly/cotton
- Finish
- Hand-applied gesso embellishment
- Inks
- Archival HP Latex, 100-year colorfastness
- Stretcher
- Solid poplar, kiln dried
- Hanging
- Wire and dust cover fitted
- Item
- 1670121
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Care & Hanging
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