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Medea stands centrally, her posture and gesture directing the attention of the daughters toward the sleeping king. To the left, a cauldron sits amidst flames, referencing the deceptive magic Medea employs to lure the sisters into her scheme. In the upper left corner, a small chariot drawn by dragons appears, signalling Medea's supernatural origins and her eventual escape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTempesta utilises a precise, linear etching technique to define the figures and the architectural setting. The hatching provides volume to the drapery and depth to the interior space, while the expressions of the figures convey the tension of the narrative. The inclusion of the Latin inscription, 'Medea Peliades in parricidium stimulat', at the base of the print, confirms the subject matter and aligns with the tradition of didactic print series common in the seventeenth century. This work reflects the artist's interest in classical literature and his ability to condense complex mythological sequences into a single, readable image. The print is an example of the technical skill and narrative clarity that defined Tempesta's output, making it a representative piece of his contribution to the print culture of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/villa-deste-fountain-of-the-owl-johann-wilhelm-baur\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eVilla d'Este, Fountain of the Owl - Johann Wilhelm Baur — Johann Wilhelm Baur\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/view-of-massive-ruins-possibly-the-baths-of-caracalla-hieronymus-cock\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eView of Massive Ruins, Possibly the Baths of Caracalla - Hieronymus Cock — Hieronymus Cock\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Antonio Tempesta","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58719087919439,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58719120556367,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58719120589135,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58719120621903,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58719120654671,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58719120687439,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58719120720207,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58719120752975,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58719120785743,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58719120818511,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58719120851279,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58719120884047,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Medea-Urging-the-Daughters-of-King-Pelias-to-Murder-their-Father_Poster_CompositorV1_1788917596138.jpg?v=1788917992","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/products\/medea-urging-the-daughters-of-king-pelias-to-murder-their-father-antonio-tempesta","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}