Et le lia pour mille ans (And bound him a thousand years)
1899
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1899
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows a dark, mysterious scene with a large snake curled around a chain. The snake's body is long and curved, with its head raised and looking up. The chain is wrapped around the snake's body, and it appears to be bound or trapped. The background of the painting is dark and shadowy, with some faint outlines of rocks or mountains in the distance. The overall mood of the painting is one of foreboding and menace, with the snake's presence dominating the scene. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up Vollard, Ambroise.
