Bryseis, Spoils of War

Not much is said about Bryseis, save that she was the prize that Agamemnon stole from Achilles, which caused Achilles to stop fighting. But what of Bryseis? Stolen from her destroyed home, forced to endure life amongst invaders, decorated with other spoils from war. Young, beautiful, and alone. What did she feel? What did she think?

War is hell. Best to dissociate.

“I’m not your gods damned war prize, Agamemnon,” she thought to herself.

11″x14″
Ink, Colored pencil, Graphite, and Gold Leaf on Ampersand Claybord