Pandora 1881

Lawrence Alma-Tadema's 1881 painting "Pandora" depicts the figure of Pandora, the first woman in Greek mythology, holding the infamous jar that contained all of humanity's evils. The woman is portrayed with long flowing red hair and a crown of purple flowers, while the jar sits in her cupped hands. The backdrop is a serene seascape with the blue sky above, suggesting the purity and innocence of Pandora before she opened the jar. This painting reflects the Pre-Raphaelite movement's fascination with classical mythology and themes of beauty and innocence.