Lamia 1909

John William Waterhouse's 1909 painting, *Lamia*, depicts the titular figure from Greek mythology. The seductive Lamia is shown in a lush forest setting, her long, flowing hair adorned with a floral garland. Her pink drapery and the shimmering scales of a serpent skin at her feet hint at the dangerous allure she possesses. The painting captures the Pre-Raphaelite style's focus on detailed beauty and mythical themes, reminiscent of Waterhouse's earlier works like *The Lady of Shalott*.