1870
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
The Slaughter of The Abencerrajes is a 1870 oil by Mariano Fortuny Marsal, held at Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.
This painting depicts a dramatic scene of violence and death. In the foreground, several bodies lie on the ground, while others stand or kneel in the background. The setting appears to be an ornate, possibly Middle Eastern or North African, courtyard with arches and columns. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and contrast, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures. The overall mood is one of intensity and turmoil. If you're interested in exploring more works that use chiaroscuro, you might want to look into the technique itself.
Mariano Fortuny y Marsal (Catalan: Marià Fortuny i Marsal, pronounced ; June 11, 1838 – November 21, 1874) was a Spanish painter known for works focusing on Romantic fascination with Orientalist themes, historicist…
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