~ Circe Invidiosa (1892)~

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A highly detailed Pre-Raphaelite ink mixed oil painting, executed on textured oil mixed ink paper, meticulously recreating John William Waterhouse's 1892 masterpiece 'Circe Invidiosa'. Central Subject & Pose: - The sorceress Circe stands barefoot on the calm surface of a dark turquoise sea cove. - She has a cold, vengeful, and deliberate facial expression with dark focused eyes and reddish-brown hair. - She wears a sheer, dark patterned cobalt blue and peacock-green gown that flows down and visually blends into the water below her. - She holds a wide golden-green chalice with both hands, tilting it to pour a steady, luminous stream of glowing green poison into the sea. Environment & Background Details: - Beneath her feet, monstrous, shadowy sea creatures with coiled serpentine bodies and gaping jaws begin to emerge from the water where the poison drops, stirring small ripples and bubbles. - Behind her, a dark, atmospheric cliff wall made of wet, jagged rocks closes in the cove, adding a sense of claustrophobia and mystery. Artistic Style & Color Palette: - Rendered as an authentic ink mixed oil painting with visible pigment granulations, fluid paper texture, fine brushstrokes, and luminous washes. - Color scheme features deep jewel-toned blues, teal, emerald green, glowing chartreuse, and muted dark stone tones. - High detail, dramatic lighting. Painting by an artist named “RY” signed in the bottom right in small, swooping cursive black letters.

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Artwork & Artist Details

​Original Artist: John William Waterhouse (British, 1849–1917)
​Original Title: Circe Invidiosa (meaning "Jealous Circe")
​Year Painted: 1892
​Art Movement: Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood / Symbolism
​Current Location: Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide

​Story Description

​The Poisoned Waters: The Myth Behind Waterhouse’s 'Circe Invidiosa' (1892)

​This digital piece is a tribute to Circe Invidiosa (1892), one of John William Waterhouse’s most spellbinding Pre-Raphaelite works. It illustrates a scene from Ovid’s Metamorphoses, capturing the destructive power of unrequited love and jealousy.

​The Myth of Revenge

​Unrequited Passion:
The sea god Glaucus fell hopelessly in love with the nymph Scylla and asked the enchantress Circe for a potion to win Scylla's heart. However, Circe desired Glaucus for herself. When Glaucus rejected her, Circe’s love turned into bitter, vengeful rage—directed not at him, but at her innocent rival.

​The Transformation:
Circe traveled to the quiet sea cove where Scylla bathed and contaminated the waters with a deadly potion. When Scylla entered the sea, she was horrifically transformed into a multi-headed barking sea monster, condemned to terrorize sailors for eternity

- Rojitha Yasaswin
2026 Aug 22

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