The Large Martyrdom 1907

Lovis Corinth made "The Large Martyrdom" sometime in his career, likely with oils. The energy here is palpable. Just look at the frenzied brushstrokes, the almost muddy palette! Corinth isn't trying to give us a polished, sanitized version of this martyrdom. Instead, we're thrown right into the thick of it. Notice how the paint is applied in these feverish strokes, almost like the artist is wrestling with the subject matter itself. And the color! These aren't the bright, hopeful colors of a Renaissance painting. Instead, we have this visceral blend of browns, reds, and sickly yellows. Look at the way Corinth renders the flesh, each stroke a little jab, a little accusation. It’s raw, it’s honest, and it’s deeply unsettling. I find that very interesting. It reminds me of some of the later work by Goya, especially his "Black Paintings." Both artists seem to be grappling with the darker aspects of the human condition. Anyway, that's just my take. What do you see?