The victory of light over darkness (1883-1884) — Hans Makart
The victory of light over darkness (1883-1884) is an artwork by Hans Makart. 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 victory of light over darkness (1883-1884)
- Artist
- Hans Makart (Austrian, 1840 – 1884)
- Subject collection
- Allegory & symbolism
The mythology behind the named subject
Victory is represented in classical art by a winged personification, called Nike in Greek tradition and Victoria in Roman tradition. This is an allegorical subject rather than one single fixed narrative.
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 victory of light over darkness (1883-1884)
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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