Domenico Fetti Hero Mourning the Dead Leander Poster

Own a museum-quality print of Domenico Fetti’s Hero Mourning the Dead Leander, painted circa 1620 and featured in the Google Art Project collections. This evocative Baroque painting captures the tragic moment from classical mythology when Hero mourns her lover Leander’s death after he drowns crossing the Hellespont. Fetti’s work is renowned for its emotional intensity, dramatic use of light and shadow, and rich colour palette. The composition focuses on Hero’s grief-stricken figure, blending naturalistic detail with theatrical expression, characteristic of early 17th-century Italian Baroque art. This painting reflects themes of love, loss, and devotion, making it a poignant addition for collectors and art lovers seeking classical mythology and Baroque masterpieces for their home or office.