Hygieia | Gustav Klimt | 1901 Size:24"x32" marked by the fatal wound

marked by the fatal wound to his only vulnerable point

Baron László Mednyánszky (1852 – 1919)

with trees and other natural features visible in the background

abstracted head formed from concentric white lines radiating across a dark background

as is typical for depictions of St

Hygieia | Gustav Klimt | 1901 Size:24"x32" marked by the fatal woundIn this richly symbolic work, Gustav Klimt portrays Hygieia, the Greek goddess of health and hygiene, as a commanding and enigmatic figure. Draped in flowing red and gold, she holds the serpent and chaliceancient emblems of healing and wisdom. Klimts opulent use of gilded ornamentation, intricate patterning, and stylized form exemplifies the Vienna Secessions synthesis of beauty, mysticism, and symbolism. The goddesss solemn gaze and the serpentine