Jason and Medea

Jason and Medea

Infobox Painting


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title= Jason and Medea
artist= John William Waterhouse
year= 1907
type=Oil on canvas
height= 134
width= 107
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museum= Private collection

"Jason and Medea" is an oil painting in the Pre-Raphaelite style created by John William Waterhouse in 1907.

The painting shows Medea preparing a magic potion for Jason to enable him to complete the tasks set for him by her father, Aeëtes.


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