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How Admetus won Alcestis for his wife (litho)
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How Admetus won Alcestis for his wife (litho)
5223728 How Admetus won Alcestis for his wife (litho) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: How Admetus won Alcestis for his wife. Illustration for The All Sorts of Stories Book by Mrs Lang edited by Andrew Lang (Longmans, Green, 1911).); © Look and Learn
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Alcestis Heracles Legends Admetus
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This lithograph by Henry Justice Ford depicts the legendary tale of how Admetus won Alcestis for his wife. The scene is filled with a sense of anticipation and triumph as Admetus, accompanied by Heracles, stands before Alcestis, who appears both hesitant and intrigued. The artist skillfully captures the essence of this ancient story, which has been passed down through generations. Admetus, a mortal king known for his hospitality and kindness, was granted the hand of Alcestis in marriage under one condition: that someone would willingly die in her place when her time came to pass. In a display of true love and devotion, Admetus convinced his aging parents to sacrifice themselves so that he could continue living with Alcestis. This act touched even the gods' hearts, leading Heracles to descend into Hades itself to retrieve Alcestis from death's clutches. Ford's intricate engraving brings this mythological moment to life with its detailed depiction of characters dressed in classical attire against a backdrop reminiscent of ancient Greece. The composition exudes an aura of heroism and eternal love. This lithograph serves as a reminder that love can conquer even the most formidable obstacles. It immortalizes an extraordinary tale that continues to inspire us today – reminding us all that true love knows no bounds or limits.
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