CIRCE INVIDIOSA (Waterhouse 1892)

In this painting of 1892 conceived from Ovid's Metamorphoses, Waterhouse depicts the sorceress with malice poisoning a spring with a herbal potion to turn her love rival, Scylla, into a vile monster. Circe wanted Glaucus, a sea-god, for herself and upon hearing from his own lips that he could love no other than Scylla she became intensely jealous and cast her wicked spell where Scylla bathed.

The colour scheme is rich and deep with an air of foreboding, and Circe's expression is one of calm, evil intent.

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