Iphigenia

The story also comes to mind of an ancient painter who, being tasked with showing Iphigenia’s sacrificeand the sorrow of those around her, each one according to how closely they were connected to the death of this beautiful, innocent girl, and who, having used every last artistic means at his disposal, when came time to the maiden’s father, chose to depict him with his face hidden, as if no expression could convey the extent of his sorrow.