The Erinyes Drive Alcmaeon from the Corpse of his Mother, Eriphyle, Whom He Has Killed.
1821
oil
From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich
1821
oil
From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich
This painting shows a dramatic scene with a man lying on the ground, covered by a white cloth. He appears to be dead, with his head tilted back and his arm outstretched. In the background, three figures are visible, their faces contorted in anger. The atmosphere is dark and ominous, with deep shadows cast across the scene. A striking detail is the contrast between the calm, white cloth covering the man's body and the intense emotions expressed by the figures in the background. This contrast adds to the overall sense of drama and tension in the painting. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore Henry Fuseli's works.
