The artwork titled “A Priestess” was created by John William Godward in the year 1893. Belonging to the Neoclassicism art movement, the piece is a nude painting (nu) with dimensions of 159.4 x 71.4 cm.
In the artwork, a young woman, presumably a priestess, is depicted standing against a pale, marble-like background. She exudes an aura of calm and gentle authority, holding a staff topped with a pine cone in her right hand. Her attire is minimal, with a diaphanous drape of lilac and pink fabric partially covering her lower half, allowing the viewer to see the contours of her body. Her head is adorned with a golden wreath, adding an element of classical antiquity to the scene. The background, characterized by smooth and pristine architectural elements, accentuates the elegance and grace of the priestess, effectively embodying the ideals of the Neoclassical movement.