The sacrifice to the Minotaur — Jean-Honoré Fragonard
The sacrifice to the Minotaur is an artwork by Jean-Honoré Fragonard. 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
- The sacrifice to the Minotaur
- Artist
- Jean-Honoré Fragonard (French, 1732-1806)
- Subject collection
- Gods & heroes
The mythology behind the named subject
Theseus travels to Crete to face the Minotaur in the Labyrinth. Ariadne helps him find his way back with a thread. Their story continues with her abandonment on Naxos and association with Dionysus.
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 The sacrifice to the Minotaur
The landscape composition suits a wider wall or a place above a console. Measure the available width before deciding on a print; surrounding space helps the composition read clearly.
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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