Christina 

Here we see Modigliani’s ‘Christina’ rendered in oil paint, a striking image dominated by the figure’s elongated features and melancholic gaze. The most potent symbol here is the gaze itself. Her slightly downcast eyes evoke a sense of introspection, a theme resonating across centuries of portraiture. Think back to ancient Roman funerary portraits, where a similar gaze was used to convey solemnity and remembrance. Even in Renaissance Madonnas, this subtle downward glance appears, embodying humility and grace. But here, in Modigliani's modern context, the gaze takes on a new layer of psychological complexity. It speaks of a modern alienation, a quiet resignation that echoes the anxieties of a rapidly changing world. It’s a fascinating evolution: from religious reverence to secular introspection, the power of the human gaze continues to engage us, stirring deep within our collective memory.