I travelled to see Andromeda by Vlaho Bukovac at the National Gallery Of Slovenia in Ljubljana. Come join me there too. Welcome to Art, Culture & Travel with me, Anthony King.
Vlaho Bukovac was born in Cavtat, Dalmatia in 1855. Regulars to the channel will remember that we’ve actually visited this small town right on the southern edge of Croatia to admire Ivan Mestrovic’s mausoleum. This strikingly beautiful woman is Andromeda. In Greek mythology she was the daughter of King Cepheus and Queen Cassiope of Joppa in Palestine (called Ethiopia). If you look at the painting closely you will see that she is chained and imprisoned. Her mother made a boast and her daughter had to pay the price. Andromeda, with her stunning red hair, was saved.
By Anthony King (c)