Hygieia | Gustav Klimt | 1901 Size:24"x32" while the clouds in the

while the clouds in the sky have a soft

blending human emotion with divine elements

marked by the fatal wound to his only vulnerable point

and appears almost contemptuous of the threats

as is typical for depictions of St

Hygieia | Gustav Klimt | 1901 Size:24"x32" while the clouds in theIn 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