Julius Lewandowski

A New Star Born Melusina or Mistaken Identity The myth of Melusina comes to mind when looking at the work of Julius Lewandowski “Mermaid”. In one of the versions of numerous myths about Melusina she appears as a maledicted princess, turned by the spell into a half serpent, half woman...only on Saturdays. Lost in the forest she is found by the young prince Raymond. Enchanted by her unearthly beauty the prince falls in love with her and proposes. Melusina agrees to become his wife on one condition: that one day of the week (Saturday, of course!) he would give her complete privacy and he wouldn't ever try to find out the reason. The promised granted Melusina becomes Raymond's wife and bears his children. Yet, a family mystery