Artist: Nicolas Poussin
Painting Name: The Triumph of David
Year(s): 1628-1631
Medium: oil on canvas
Size: 148x118 cm
Painting Name: The Triumph of David
Year(s): 1628-1631
Medium: oil on canvas
Size: 148x118 cm
Artist: Nicolas Poussin
Painting Name: The Triumph of David Year(s): 1628-1631 Medium: oil on canvas Size: 148x118 cm
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For our theme of "Light", I had made the decision of creating the image of light shining down on a coffin in a deserted church. The young man standing before the coffin is mourning over the loss of the person, whose identity remains unknown to the viewer due to the coffin being sealed. Upon closer inspection, the boy's heart is visible on his chest, seeming to be shattered.
I've chosen to call this piece "The Land of Death". This is not only because of the apparent coffin, but also, if one pays attention to detail, there is a scythe sticking out in a shadow-filled corner of the church, indicating the presence of Death himself. Also, on the door behind the young man, the roman numerals for the number thirteen are inscribed on the door, which in terms of tarot cards represents death. What inspired me to create this drawing was the recent passing of my great aunt. Her death is expressed in my work through the pure white coffin, the same in which she was placed in for her funeral. Despite the all of the portrayal of loss, I hope those that view my artwork feel a sense of hope, for in my drawing, there is a plant reaching towards an exposed portion of the sky, indicating that through all of the gloom and sorrow brought about by death, there's always a way back to the light. Once you've found your light, or inspiration to do better in life, don't lose sight of it. That's the message I hope to convey. |
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