
Queen Eleanor & Fair Rosamund
The story
But Queen Eleanor found her way through by using a thread and poisoned her. The maze can be seen through the door behind the Queen. The stained glass window above Rosamund shows two lovers in an embrace. The Queen carries a small flask if poison, plus the thread that has led her through the maze. She brings with her shadowy evil forms – dragons, apes, and blood red roses lie at her feet. In contrast, winged cherubs and shadowy doves of peace accompany Rosamund and white roses, symbolising purity and innocence, lie at her feet.
- Artist
- Evelyn De Morgan
- Year
- 1880
- Period
- Impressionist
- Rights
- Free to view, download & share