The Feast. The Banquet of Nebuchadnezzar 1870

"The Feast. The Banquet of Nebuchadnezzar" is an oil painting by Paul Cézanne, created in 1870. The painting, which depicts a banquet scene from the Biblical story of Nebuchadnezzar, showcases Cézanne’s early experimentation with color and form. The work features a vibrant palette of colors and bold brushstrokes, which create a sense of movement and energy. Cézanne also employs a distorted perspective, further adding to the dynamic composition. This painting is characteristic of Cézanne’s transition from Impressionism to his more personal style, foreshadowing his later contributions to the development of modern art.