This painting, by the French artist Jean Lemaire (c. 1598-1659), was inspired by one of the early mythological stories from the life of the legendary ancient Greek hero, Theseus. In the painted art piece, Theseus and his mother Aethra—the daughter of King Pittheus of Troezen—seek out a sword and sandals left behind by King Aegeus … Continue reading YouTube Shorts: MYTHOLOGY PAINTING—Theseus Finding His Father’s Sword, By Jean Lemaire (1598-1659)