Myths and Biblical stories allowed many earlier artists the chance to paint the female nude without worrying about censorship. The Greek story of Andromeda is one such subject. The painting below features the Greek Myth about a nude woman, Andromeda – daughter of a king, being sacrificed to a sea monster. Eventually, the hero Perseus comes along and slays the ocean beast, rescuing Andromeda. Perseus then weds the beautiful princess and more stuff happens. This dramatic moment in the story has been illustrated many times – here is a naked damsel in distress – what a great subject to portray.

This particular painting was created by the marvelous artist Gustave Doré.

This fine art featuring a beautiful nude woman about to be devoured by a sea monster is available as an 8.5 x 11 inch photo print. It is for sale at my store on eBay (without the watermark). You can purchase a photo print of “Andromeda Sacrificed” by clicking on the picture. Or click on the link below the art to be taken to this eBay item.

Hercules: The Twelve Labors: A Greek Myth (Graphic Myths and Legends)

• ISBN13: 9780822564850
• Condition: New

Famous for his superhuman strength, Hercules is the most popular hero in Greek mythology. The son of Zeus–king of the gods–and a mortal mother, Hercules faces the wrath of Zeus’s wife Hera, who resents her illegitimate stepson and vows to bring him misery. With her magical powers, she tricks Hercules into performing a series of twelve seemingly impossible labors, each one a test of his strength, courage, cunning, and fighting skill. Is Hercules strong enough to foil her scheme? For this exciti

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