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Most of them can be described as psychological allegories that deal with the complex, subtle and recurring problems of human existence.  The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Minotaur\" title=\"Myth of the Minotaur\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emyth of the Minotaur\u003c\/a\u003e is one that is as compelling as it is tragic, and also varied in it's depictions and interpretations over time; making it a highly desirable subject for artists throughout the centuries to translate into  painted and sculptured forms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Lady \u0026amp; The Minotaur\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e painting is an alternate and more fanciful depiction of the Minotaur's (unseen) persona; one that is dominant yet protective in it's masculine nature versus savage -- which was the common assumption (a projection) of humans placed upon the Minotaur. 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All rights reserved.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Painted edges. (*The painted scene continues over the edges of canvas)\u003cbr\u003e- Shipped unframed (as shown) in a protective parcel shipping box.\u003cbr\u003e- Includes Certificate of Authenticity\u003cbr\u003e- Includes FREE Expedited Shipping with Tracking \u0026amp; Insurance*\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eARTWORK DESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eInto The Night\u003c\/em\u003e is a serene and moody, minimalist seascape\/landscape painting by Canadian west coast artist Melissa Bain. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MELISSA BAIN | MBAINART.COM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46271159435490,"sku":"","price":750.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0624\/2120\/5218\/files\/Into-The-Night-by-Melissa-Bain1500w.jpg?v=1737075623"},{"product_id":"in-my-peace-era-original-painting","title":"In My Peace Era - Original Painting","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORIGINAL PAINTING \/ ARTWORK BY MELISSA BAIN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle: \u003c\/strong\u003eIn My Peace Era\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12\" height x 12\" width x 1.5\" (1 ft x 1 ft)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium: \u003c\/strong\u003e Acrylic painting on gallery canvas. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFraming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Available unframed or with White float frame*\u003cbr\u003eCopyright 2025 © Melissa Bain. 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