Pandora 1885

Walter Crane's 1885 watercolor painting "Pandora" depicts the figure of Pandora in a classical setting. She leans sorrowfully on a chest, which is ornately decorated with mythological figures and symbols. The scene evokes the Greek myth of Pandora's Box, a cautionary tale about the consequences of curiosity. The rich detail and use of light and shadow highlight the emotional depth of the work.