Moses Haughton (Artist) Henry Fuseli (After)
Jason stealing the Golden Fleece
Artwork Detail
The Greek Argonauts, led by Jason, have come to Colchis to win the legendary Golden Fleece, the skin of a golden ram which hangs in a sacred grove guarded by a dragon. Jason will be helped by the sorceress Medea, daughter of the king. She is shown administering a sleeping potion to the dragon, accompanied by the soothing music of Orpheus’ harp. Pursued by Medea’s father and his followers, the heroes then flee in the Argo, eventually circling the known world and seeing all its wonders on their journey.
- Title
- Jason stealing the Golden Fleece
- Artist/creator
- Production date
- 1806
- Medium
- stipple engraving
- Dimensions
- 233 x 168 mm
- Credit line
- Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, Peter Tomory Collection, purchased 2004
- Accession no
- 2004/30/64
- Copyright
- No known copyright restrictions
- Department
- International Art
- Display status
- Not on display
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