Lamia

– John William Waterhouse was known as the modern Pre-Raphaelite. He painted in the Pre-Raphaelite style decades after the breakup of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. Although he is not as well-known as the earlier Pre-Raphaelite artists, his works are currently on display at several major British art galleries.
– The mythology depicted in this painting can be a cautionary tale for young men who are easily enamored by beauty.
– Lamia often appears in modern works of fiction, most notably in Neil Gaiman’s Neverwhere and Stardust.