Lady Godiva | John Collier | 1897 Japanese Art hands clasped in prayer—but the

hands clasped in prayer—but the painting contains a hidden optical illusion: when split down the center with a mirror

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Lady Godiva | John Collier | 1897 Japanese Art hands clasped in prayer—but theAbout the artwork: John Colliers Lady Godiva (1897) presents the legendary noblewoman with striking dignity and restraint, transforming what could be a sensational scene into a meditation on sacrifice and moral courage. Seated on a white horse draped in rich red and gold, Godiva lowers her head in modesty, her long hair falling to cover her body, a gesture that emphasizes virtue rather than vulnerability. By omitting the voyeur Peeping Tom from the