One of my favorite scenes from the novel The Idiot was when Myshkin and Rogozhin were staring at Hans Holbein's Dead Christ in a Tomb painting. The painting added to the intensity of the scene and brought light to the heavy themes that were being presented in that specific chapter. The painting is heavy and haunting, but beautiful in its own dark way. I remembered this painting yesterday while I was reading Dostoevsky's short stories. I decided to study it and share what I learned with you all this week. Let’s jump in!
Tag: Art analysis
The Jester in the Midst of War – Art of the Week: Stańczyk or, The Sad Clown by Jan Matejko – Journal Entry #14
A few days ago, I was sitting in my room wondering what artwork I should study this week. All of a sudden, an old painting that I used to adore came to mind. I haven’t studied this painting in a while, nor did I know much about it from the start. I would love to share with you all the wonderful things I learned about this week's painting. Let’s jump in!
Art and Martyrdom- Art of the Week: Francisco De Goya’s The Third of May 1808 (Execution of the Defenders of Madrid) – Journal Entry #11
As I was thinking about what artwork I should discuss for this week, I decided to pay some homage to my dad. A painter that my dad enjoys and knows so much about is Francisco De Goya. Today, I would like to share one of my favorite paintings from my dad’s favorite Spanish painter! Let's jump in, shall we?
Art of the Week: Diego Velázquez’s Crucifixion of Christ – A Painting that Still Impacts Me. Journal Entry #8
When I first stumbled upon this painting at the Prado Museum in Madrid, Spain, I was starstruck. When my eyes locked onto Velázquez's painting, I began to tear up. This depiction of Christ was brutal, haunting, and yet incredibly beautiful. My tears were bittersweet like the painting; that's when I knew that this painting would forever be a part of me. I can't wait to share it with you guys. Let’s jump in, shall we?
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