1888
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Seven Deadly Sins: Lust is a 1888 by James Ensor, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
The painting depicts a scene with a man and woman in bed, surrounded by various objects. The man is bald and has a menacing expression, while the woman appears to be sleeping or unconscious. A scythe with a curved blade is positioned near the man's head. In the background, there are several objects, including a skull, a mirror, and a picture frame. The overall atmosphere of the painting is dark and ominous, with a sense of foreboding. The painting is a representation of the sin of lust, as indicated by the title. The use of dark colors and the depiction of a menacing figure create a sense of tension and unease. The painting is held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
James Sidney Edouard, Baron Ensor (13 April 1860 – 19 November 1949) was a Belgian painter and printmaker, an important influence on expressionism and surrealism who lived in Ostend for most of his life.
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