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Queen Eleanor & Fair Rosamund by Evelyn De Morgan
Evelyn De Morgan · 1880

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
Rights
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