Elizabeth Ashley - Pop up Paintings

The Transformation Of Byblis

The princess Byblis fell passionately in love with her brother, a forbidden union. Her pursuit was so hot that the hapless brother fled his home and founded a city elsewhere.

Byblis was bereft. Senselessly she wandered, telling her story to all who would listen, reviling the Fates, praying to Bacchus.

At last she fell, able to go no further. There she tore at the earth and wept herself dry until the Naiads, taking pity, cooled her with more liquid in her veins.

Her endless tears finally became a fountain and a stream, and she melted into the earth, nothing but pure water.

20" x 60"

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