The Hostage (by Edmund Leighton) Jigsaw Puzzle
Puzzle Description
Assemble an online puzzle based on the painting “The Hostage” by British artist Edmund Leighton. The artwork captures a moment within a medieval castle: a young woman, presumably a hostage, gazes thoughtfully into the distance from atop a high stone wall, as if awaiting rescue. Nearby, other women are calmly engaged in reading, embroidery, and caring for a child. The contrast between the peaceful domestic scene and the silent tension of the heroine creates a deep emotional atmosphere. A perfect choice for admirers of historical art and stories with hidden meaning.
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Edmund Leighton, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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Game Details
The puzzle image is divided into 24 pieces arranged in a grid - 6 x 4 (rows - 6; columns - 4). Your task is to correctly assemble all the pieces to form a complete image. Points that may be earned upon successfully completing the puzzle: 24.
Classic Mode
Just like a real tabletop jigsaw puzzle! Pieces can be rotated and freely moved without automatic connections or grouping. It's all manual — perfect for purists.
Modern Mode
A smooth and intuitive experience. Rotation is optional - you can enable or disable it before starting. Pieces snap together when brought close and form movable groups to speed up solving. Puzzle elements are styled like real pieces, with protrusions, shadows, and distinct shapes.
Simple Mode
A smooth and intuitive experience. No rotation needed. Pieces snap together when brought close and form movable groups to speed up solving. A clean image without visual protrusions or shadows.
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