The damned box. Place of execution in ancient Rome. The crucified slaves. the year 1878.
1890
oil
From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery
1890
oil
From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery
In this painting, we see a dramatic scene of crucified slaves in ancient Rome. The figures are shown in various poses, with some looking up towards the sky and others hanging limp. The background is a desolate landscape with a few trees and a distant cityscape. The artist has used a muted color palette to convey the somber mood of the scene. The figures are rendered in detail, with visible muscles and facial expressions. The overall effect is one of pathos and tragedy. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Fyodor Bronnikov.
