Parsifal
1892
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1892
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
A knight in armor stands alone against a dark, swirling background. His face is pale, eyes empty, as if lost in thought. A faint halo glows around his head. Redon made this after hearing Wagner’s opera *Parsifal*, about a hero searching for the Holy Grail. The murky colors and eerie mood don’t tell a clear story—they just hint at something deeper. It’s more like a dream than a scene. If you like this quiet, mysterious style, look up Odilon Redon (French, 1840–1916).
