Gouache on Paper
9 x 9 inches
22.8 x 22.8 cm
Collection:
Time:
1960
In Roman mythology, the genius was originally the family ancestor who lived in the underworld. Later, the genius became more a protecting or guardian spirit for persons. These spirits guided and protected that person throughout his life. Every man had a genius. Women had their own genius, which was called a juno. The genius was usually depicted as a winged, naked youth.