Anthony Frederick Sandys Pre-Raphaelite Victorian 1829–1904 Painter

Anthony Frederick Sandys Pre-Raphaelite Victorian 1829–1904 Painter
Reviewed by Teresita Blanco

Anthony Sandys was a great Victorian painter. He painted in the Pre- Raphealite style. Those artists loved anything that came before Raphael. He learned painting from his father. He made historical and mythological paintings. He made his name in the Royal Society of Arts. The above painting shows Emma Jones. She was a proud actress. She was the painter's second wife. He had 11 children with her. He made about 8 versions of this same painting. Here she is biting a bouquet in a jealous fit. This lovely painting by Sandys deserves 5 stars rating.

This painting shows Mary Magdalene crying. She is sad because of what happened to Jesus. In her hand, she has the cup of wine from the last supper. During the Pre Raphealite days, they believed that Jesus's cup and wine referred to Mary Magdalene. She was the bearer of his blood, his unborn child. This beautiful painting by Anthony Frederick Sandys deserves 5 stars rating.

This painting shows Cassandra in the middle of a prophecy. She was cursed with future sight. Part of her curse, made it so that no one would believe her. This pretty maiden by Sandys deserves 5 stars rating.

This sad looking maiden goes by the name of Helen of Troy. She has the adorable expression of someone who did something wrong. She feels guilty in a spoiled little girl sort of way. Her jewelries look pretty. Please like this adorable Greek Portrait by Anthony Frederick Sandys deserves 5 stars rating.

This painting shows Isolde making the love potion. She looks quite realistic. Her orange jewelry looks sublime. She deserves 5 stars rating.

Above, we see another Isolde painting. Here we can appreciate the beautify of her Medieval dress. She looks adorable adverting her gaze. The garden background compliments her beauty. She deserves 5 stars rating.

The next painting shows Morgan le Fey spell casting. She looks cool dressed like a witch. Behind her, we see a tapestry of demons. Everything around her looks finely ornamented. This maiden by Sandys deserves 5 stars rating.

This painting shows Ophelia with a necklace of flowers. She truly looks very pretty, dressed in white. This dreamy maiden by Anthony Frederick Sandys deserves 5 stars rating.

This painting shows a cute girl in a white dress. She looks beautiful and quite realistic. This maiden deserves 5 stars rating.

In this painting, we see a maiden admiring her pearl earring. Its sort a rip off of Jan Vermeer Girl with a Pearl Earring. The mirror represents Vanity. The pearl stands for flawless beauty. Anthony Sandys painting deserves 5 stars rating.

This painting shows the beautiful Vivien by the window. The ornaments around her looks pretty. She deserves 5 stars rating.

Not only her soul, but her frame is very beautiful. She looks pretty with her white dress. Everything is finely ornamented. This maiden by Sandys deserves 5 stars rating.

This painting shows a maiden making a bouquet of flowers. Behind her, we see some Japanese prints. They were popular during the Victorian Era. Her dress too looks very pretty. She deserves 5 stars rating.

Above, we see Mary Magdalene. She looks extremely pretty. She deserves 5 stars rating.

Above, we see another Mary Magdalene painting. She looks cute with her fancy dress. 5 stars for Sandys.

Medea was the niece of Circe. Like her, she knew a lot of fancy spells. Here she is making a spell to help Jason kill the Minotaur. In the background, we see the ship Argo and the golden fleece. This lovely ornamented painting deserves 5 stars rating. I hope that you liked this long painting review.