Tristan and Isolde [ Oil on canvas , 43 x 32 inches ( 109 . 22 x 81 . 28 cm ) , Collection of Fred andSherry Ross , USA ] Isolde , Princess of Ireland , has been entrusted to the care of Tristram , the nephew of the king of Cornwall , to take her safely to Cornwall to marrythe king . However , Tristram loves Isolde himself and Isolde loves him in return . Tristram and Isolde decide to die together rather then be separated andchoose to drink a poison . However , unbeknownst to them the poison was switched for a love potion . After they both drink it they fall even more madly in love and run off togetherinto the forest . Tristram ( Tristan ) and Isolde , is a legend depicted in many Victorian paintings . Waterhouse captures the two lovers together on the boat just beforedrinking the potion , thinking they are about to die . The desperation in Isolde ' s face can be clearly seen as she clutchesthe goblet with both hands . In Tristram we see a distinct look of resignation as he accepts it . Waterhouse also points out the separation that has been forcedbetween them . They stand on either side of the painting with the cup and the bottle ofpotion between them . On Tristram ' s side lies his helmet and sword with a rope coiled underneath . In the background the castle can be seen illustrating a tie to his dutyin bringing Isolde safely to the king . On Isolde ' s side sits a throne like chair symbolizing her duty to marry the kingonce she gets there . Also , there is a very distinct line representing a plank which runs betweenthem , directly under the goblet , further emphasizing their separation . As Tristram accepts the cup his foot " steps over the line ", foreshadowingthat the separation between them is about to end . Waterhouse painted a second version of this painting entitled Tristram andIsolde , which has the bottle of potion behind Tristram and less of the castlevisible . There is also a crown on Isolde ' s head and a book which lies open at her feet . The edge of the plank separating the two is even more pronounced withIsolde actually appearing to be slightly elevated . [ by Kara Ross ] 출처 : 블로그 > impressionistically | 글쓴이 : Impressed [ 원문 보 기 ]