The Magic Circle | John William Waterhouse | 1886 Select Size:9" x 12" Through "Entombment

Through "Entombment

showcases the artist's continued exploration of his iconic metaphysical style even in his later years

Unlike more traditional depictions that emphasize Michael’s flaming sword

dwarfed by the vast expanse of the sea and sky

domestic setting highlights the intimacy and quiet beauty of the moment

The Magic Circle | John William Waterhouse | 1886 Select Size:9" x 12" Through "EntombmentAbout the artwork: The Magic Circle by John William Waterhouse, painted in 1886, depicts a solitary female figure performing a ritual within a circle drawn on the ground, immediately establishing themes of mysticism and isolation. Waterhouse was closely associated with the later phase of the Pre Raphaelite movement, a group of artists who favored clear detail, vivid color, and subjects drawn from literature, myth, and history as a reaction against