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The Disillusioned Medea

Paulus Bor

The Disillusioned Medea

Paulus Bor
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Period

Baroque

Theme

Daily Life

Medium

Oil on canvas

Current Location

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The Story

The Disillusioned Medea by Paulus Bor.

Gift of Ben Heller, 1972.

“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”

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A restrained palette and sculptural lighting create a solemn geometry. The wooden crate and letter anchor the narrative with journalistic precision.