This video features a painting called Sirens, by the German artist Hans Thoma (c. 1839-1924). Thoma’s artwork was inspired by the Sirens of ancient Greek mythology. Sirens were formidable monsters who were known to use beautiful singing to lure seafarers to their deaths. These creatures of myth were described in ancient Greek literature as far … Continue reading YouTube Shorts: Art in Focus—Sirens, By Hans Thoma (c. 1839-1924)