The Household Gods — John William Waterhouse

The Household Gods

Explore John William Waterhouse’s ‘The Household Gods’ (1880). A Pre-Raphaelite masterpiece depicting classical antiquity & beauty. Oil on canvas, muted tones, & intricate detail.


John William Waterhouse (1849 - 1917)

Explore the captivating Pre-Raphaelite & Victorian paintings of John William Waterhouse (1849-1917). Discover his romantic masterpieces depicting mythology, Arthurian legends, and iconic heroines like Ophelia & The Lady of Shalott.

The household gods (1880) is an oil painting by the English Pre-Raphaelite painter John William Waterhouse. Also known as 'Offerings to the Gods'. The 12th of January is dedicated to the Lares, the Roman household goddesses.