Ode: Bards of passion and of mirth by Will Hicok Low.

This fine art print of Ode: Bards of Passion and of Mirth by Will Hicok Low was created for the 1887 edition of John Keats’ Odes and Sonnets. The composition brings together myth and poetry in a serene woodland setting. In the foreground stands the goddess Diana, nude and crowned with a crescent moon, leaning gracefully against a tree with her bow in hand and a faithful hound at her side, while two deer graze nearby. In the distance, beneath tall trees, a bearded bard sits on a stone bench, addressing attentive listeners as if reciting verses or song. Low captures the timeless dialogue between mythic inspiration and human creativity, reflecting Keats’ celebration of poetry’s power to preserve beauty and joy across the ages. This romantic and allegorical scene makes a refined decorative piece for lovers of literature, mythology, and vintage illustration.