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A Sacrifice to Hymen (Three Daughters of Sir William Montgomery) is associated with Baroque.

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Artwork

A Sacrifice to Hymen (Three Daughters of Sir William Montgomery)

Thomas Watson , 1776

A Sacrifice to Hymen (Three Daughters of Sir William Montgomery) is an ink print by the Baroque artist Thomas Watson. It dates from 1776 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower right in image, to right of urn: Painted by Sir Joshua Reynolds. / Engraved by Thos. Watson / Published Jany. 1st. 1776 for W: Shropshire No. 158 & T. Watson No. 142 New Bond Street

About this work

Overview

A Sacrifice to Hymen (Three Daughters of Sir William Montgomery) is a 1776 mezzotint print by Thomas Watson on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts three women in a garden, engaged in symbolic actions: one kneels and looks up, another holds a wreath and pitcher, and the third sits beside a broken statue, holding flowers. The scene suggests a narrative related to love or marriage, with the broken statue implying loss or forgetfulness.

Technique & Style

The mezzotint employs chiaroscuro, using contrasting light and shadow to create a dramatic atmosphere. The women's flowing clothing and poses add to the scene's emotional intensity.