Hunger, Madness, Crime (or Famine, Madness, Crime)
1853
oil
From the collection of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
1853
oil
From the collection of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
The painting depicts a woman sitting on the floor, surrounded by various objects. She is dressed in a long, dark dress with a green shawl over her shoulders and a white cloth around her waist. Her right hand is raised to her head, holding a knife, while her left hand rests on her cheek. The woman's face appears gaunt, with sunken cheeks and a look of desperation. To her right, a large pot hangs from a hook, containing what appears to be a human foot. On the floor in front of her lies a newspaper with the word "CONSTITUTION" visible. A basket and a plate sit on a nearby table, accompanied by a few scattered objects. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of despair and desperation. The painting is held at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.
