Medea Murdering Her Two Children (1787) — Giovanni Battista Cipriani
Medea Murdering Her Two Children (1787) is an artwork by Giovanni Battista Cipriani. Here is the subject context recorded in our catalogue, followed by a guide to choosing a print for your home.
The artwork at a glance
- Title
- Medea Murdering Her Two Children (1787)
- Artist
- Giovanni Battista Cipriani (Italian, 1727-1785)
- Subject collection
- Gods & heroes
The mythology behind the named subject
Jason leads the Argonauts in search of the Golden Fleece. Medea helps him meet the challenges in Colchis, and their later story turns on betrayal and revenge.
This is mythology context for the subject named in the title. The identification of every figure, symbol, or episode in this particular artwork has not been verified.
Living with Medea Murdering Her Two Children (1787)
The balanced proportions can sit comfortably on a smaller wall or within a considered grouping. Start with the space around the artwork, then choose a print size that leaves the composition easy to see.
On the artwork page, compare three room settings, then choose an unframed poster, wooden framed poster, rolled canvas, or stretched canvas. Sizes are listed in centimetres and inches. The final crop depends on your chosen proportions, so check the preview before ordering.
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