May 12, 2019
Adolf Hirémy-Hirschl (1860-1933) “The Souls of Acheron” (1898) Oil on canvas Symbolism Located in the Österreichische Galerie Belvedere, Vienna, Austria In Greek mythology, Acheron was known as the “river of woe,” and was one of the five rivers of the Greek underworld.
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