The Return Of King Agamemnon, 16th Century Circle Of Frans I Floris (1516-1570)

The Return of King Agamemnon, 16th century circle of Frans I FLORIS (1516-1570) Old Flemish Master of the 16th century depicting the return of King Agamemnon from the Trojan War, oil on panel. A disturbing and allegorical scene of Agamemnon's unfortunate return after his epic journey and victory over the Trojan army. The scene shows Agamemnon's triumphant return, showing himself unharmed before his wife Clytemnestra who later murders him with the help of her lover Aegisthus. The work is a cautionary tale about bad returns home. Presented in its original carved and gilded foliate frame. Provenance: Deceased Estate, Wimbledon, London Dimensions: 48" x 36" framed approximately