The Criminal. 'The Mark of the Crime'
1866
oil
From the collection of Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
1866
oil
From the collection of Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
This painting depicts a man in a state of distress, kneeling on the ground with his arms outstretched. He is shirtless and wears only shorts, with a cloth draped over his back. The background is dark, with some indistinct shapes visible behind him. The man's facial expression conveys a sense of anguish or despair, and his posture suggests that he may be in a state of physical or emotional pain. The overall mood of the painting is somber and intense. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a dramatic contrast between light and dark, drawing the viewer's attention to the central figure.
