A England Leighton’s Nymphs – Lachrymae

Lachrymae

Arcane violet

A blend of cool purples, grey, browns and gold that glows with a blazing prismatic hologram.

Named after the Latin word for tears, at first glance this Frederic Leighton painting appears to simply show a woman leaning against a column. However, look a little closer and you’ll see how every detail speaks of death and immortality: the cool colours; the fading sunset; the cypress trees (death) juxtaposed against the laurel bushes (immortality). This magnificent work speaks to the fact that memories of loved ones will stay alive and not be forgotten