The Ten Virgins
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of John Melhuish Strudwick's The Ten Virgins into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
John Melhuish Strudwick’s The Ten Virgins (1887) is a mesmerizing Pre-Raphaelite masterpiece that transports viewers into an ethereal medieval dreamscape. Bathed in luminous gold and jewel-toned hues, the painting depicts the biblical parable with intricate symbolism—five wise virgins clasping their glowing lamps alongside five despairing maidens whose flames have faded. Strudwick’s meticulous technique, featuring embroidered textiles, gilded halos, and delicate botanicals inspired by Renaissance art, creates an otherworldly stillness. As a protege of Edward Burne-Jones, Strudwick championed the Pre-Raphaelite revival of moral storytelling through atmospheric detail. Though less renowned than his peers, this work exemplifies the movement’s obsession with spiritual allegory and craftsmanship, earning its place as a hidden gem at Guildhall Art Gallery.
For interior styling, The Ten Virgins lends profound elegance to spaces craving both drama and serenity. Its vertical composition (117 x 55 cm) suits tall walls in dimly lit studies or grand staircases, where the gilded frames and twilight palette harmonize with velvet furnishings or dark wood paneling. Pair it with Art Nouveau sconces to amplify the stained-glass glow, or let it anchor a maximalist gallery wall among William Morris prints. In corporate settings, display it in executive lounges alongside Burke’s Light of the World for thematic cohesion. Opt for muted earth tones (olive, terracotta) in surrounding decor to balance Strudwick’s rich emerald and sapphire tones, ensuring the painting remains the luminous focal point of any refined space.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
