1635
oil
panel
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
“Enough is enough” – proverb illustation is a 1635 oil by Adriaen van de Venne, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at National Museum in Warsaw.
This painting depicts a group of people in various poses, some standing and others sitting or lying down. The scene is set against a warm, golden background that adds to the overall sense of drama and tension. In the foreground, a man is shown with his head in his hands, while another figure appears to be falling or being pulled down. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that emphasizes contrasts between light and dark, adds depth and emotion to the scene. The painting's title, "Enough is enough," suggests a sense of frustration or desperation, and the artist's use of allegory invites the viewer to interpret the scene in their own way. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up the technique.
Adriaen Pietersz van de Venne (1589 – 12 November 1662), was a versatile Dutch Golden Age painter of allegories, genre subjects, and portraits, as well as a miniaturist, book illustrator, designer of political satires, and versifier.
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