This painting, by the Danish artist Nicolai Abildgaard (c. 1743 – 1809), was inspired by the peculiar ancient Roman tale of Fotis and Lucius, which was penned by the Roman writer, Apuleius (c. 125-170/180). As the title of the artwork gives away, Apuleius’ book was titled The Golden Ass, but it was also given a … Continue reading Fotis Sees Her Lover Lucius Transformed Into An Ass. Motif From Apuleius’ The Golden Ass, by Nicolai Abildgaard (c. 1743 – 1809)