A Giant of the Earth
1845
oil
From the collection of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
1845
oil
From the collection of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
This painting shows a giant, muscular man with wings, standing on a pile of bodies. He's holding a red cloth in his right hand and pointing down with his left. The giant is surrounded by a halo of light, and there are other figures in the background, some of them flying. The giant's body is painted in warm, golden tones, and the background is darker and more muted. The overall effect is dramatic and intense. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of Antoine Wiertz.
