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The Son Punished (oil on canvas, 1778)
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The Son Punished (oil on canvas, 1778)
LRI4621072 The Son Punished (oil on canvas, 1778) by Greuze, Jean Baptiste (1725-1805); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: The punished son A son returns home at the death of his father, the family collapsed around the bed of the deceased - Painting by Jean-Baptiste (Jean Baptiste) Greuze (1725-1805) 1778 Dim 1, 3x1, 63 m Paris musee du Louvre); Luisa Ricciarini; French, out of copyright
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© Luisa Ricciarini / Bridgeman Images
Amazement Bedroom Bombshell Surprise Surprised Beds Feeling Mourning Parents Sadness
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is a captivating oil on canvas painting created by Jean Baptiste Greuze in 1778. This powerful artwork, housed in the Louvre Museum in Paris, France, depicts a poignant scene of family tragedy and despair. In this emotional composition, we witness the devastating aftermath of a father's passing. The central focus lies on the bed where the deceased lies, surrounded by his shattered family. A young boy returns home to find his world crumbling around him as he mourns the loss of his beloved father. Greuze masterfully captures raw human emotions through his meticulous brushwork and attention to detail. The expressions on each character's face reveal their individual grief and sorrow - from the mother's tear-stained cheeks to the child's bewildered amazement at this sudden bombshell that has shattered their once-happy home. The artist skillfully incorporates elements of habitat and furniture into the composition, adding depth and context to this heart-wrenching narrative. Every stroke speaks volumes about love, loss, and familial bonds. "The Son Punished" serves as a timeless reminder of our shared humanity and vulnerability in the face of death. It invites viewers to reflect upon their own experiences with grief while appreciating Greuze's ability to capture such profound emotion within a single frame.
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