The original painting was based on the Greek Myth "Halcyon Days": "Alcyone and Ceyx were admired by gods and mortals alike for their great physical beauty, as well as the profound love they had for each other. They were so happy in their marriage that they used to often playfully call one another Zeus and Hera. This infuriated the chief of the gods who regarded it an audacity. When Ceyx decided to make a journey across the ocean to visit an oracle, Zeus decided this was an opportune time to punish the couple for their sacrilege. He launched a thunderbolt that raised a furious hurricane engulfing the ship which sunk, drowning Ceyx. However, upon seeing Alcyon’s grief, Zeus regretted his rash action that was responsible for this tragedy and transformed the couple into the Halcyon birds (kingfisher), so they could once again be together.
Halcyon Days - A4 Print
* It is printed on A4 paper measuring 8.5 x 10.6 inches (21 x 29.5 cm) and has a white border around the image for framing.* This print will fit an A4 sized frame with a white border or could be trimmed to fit an 8 x 10 inch frame (frames not included).
* It will come in a plastic sleeve to protect it from the weather and inside a flat cardboard mailer.
* This print is printed on Epson Heavyweight Archival Matte Paper with Archival Epson Claria Inks.In the case of items arriving damaged, a full refund will be issued.
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