Jason and Medea (painting)
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| Artist | John William Waterhouse |
| Year | 1907 |
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 134 cm × 107 cm (53 in × 42 in) |
| Location | Private collection |
Jason and Medea is an oil painting in the Pre-Raphaelite style created by John William Waterhouse in 1907.[1][2]
The painting depicts the Colchian princess, Medea, preparing a magic potion for Jason to enable him to complete the tasks set for him by her father, Aeëtes.
Medea's determined facial expression shows a characterization consistent with that of Greek literature, particularly Euripides' tragedy Medea.
The painting is thematically and visually similar to Waterhouse's The Magic Circle.
