The Remorse of Orestes | William Adolphe Bouguereau | 1862 Size:20"x16" Pegasus and Perseus are surrounded

Pegasus and Perseus are surrounded by a halo of light that connects them visually to the white body of the princess

depicts a serene and mystical scene

The right panel shows the Garden of Earthly Delights

These skeletal figures are set against a backdrop that features barren trees and swirling patterns in the water

The Remorse of Orestes | William Adolphe Bouguereau | 1862 Size:20"x16" Pegasus and Perseus are surroundedThe famous French painter and Great Master, William Bouguereau, painted Orestes Pursued by the Furies in 1862. The painting is also fondly referred to in the art world as The Remorse of Orestes. The image in this epic painting is taken from a legend within Greek mythology, something which Bouguereau returned to again and again in his art, as many of his paintings were inspired by Greek legends. What we observe when we consider this painting, is the