Pythia 1917

Jacek Malczewski’s 1917 painting “Pythia” depicts a young woman in a white dress, adorned with a wreath of white flowers, and seated on a stone. The painting is notable for its symbolist style, evident in the ethereal background and the woman's introspective gaze. The faint outline of a building in the background suggests a connection to classical antiquity, perhaps referencing the Delphic Oracle, known as the Pythia. The painting’s subject and style contribute to its overall sense of mystery and evoke a sense of timeless beauty.