Saint Eulalia
John William Waterhouse · 1885
Why it's great
A young woman lies in the snow with a white dove rising from her lips, as a group of people gather at the back. Saint Eulalia was a young Christian girl from Spain who was martyred, according to legend. Waterhouse painted her peaceful face as the dove symbolizes her spirit. It is a haunting picture of courage.
Where to see it
📍 Tate BritainLondon, United Kingdom
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John William Waterhouse was born in Rome to English parents and later lived in London. He painted women from myths and legends — such as the Lady of Shalott and sirens — in lush, colorful detail. He admired the Pre-Raphaelites, who came before him. He died in London in 1917.
