The Crystal Ball Rectangle Canvas Wrap Kitchen Canister adding a subtle gothic statement

adding a subtle gothic statement to your home

or simply adding a hint of forest magic to your everyday

and is known for being witty

evokes the emotional weight of the scene and reflects the artist’s skill in conveying narrative through visual art

but the faces of the nymphs are clearly visible as they gaze upon him

The Crystal Ball Rectangle Canvas Wrap Kitchen Canister adding a subtle gothic statementThe Crystal Ball (1902) by John William Waterhouse (England, 1849 1917) The model peers into the ball, leaving the viewer to imagine what she might be seeing and thinking. Her appearance suggests something pure and gentle, though the skull that sits at the back of the scene offers a more sinister touch of symbolism. A previous owner had taken a dislike to this addition and actually painted over it, though a recent restoration has thankfully returned