Bortnyik Sándor, Buffet Rembrandt Anatomiája 

Sandor Bortnyik’s painting presents an unsettling scene with its sharp angles and elongated figures. The composition evokes a sense of unease, reminiscent of earlier depictions of anatomical lessons. Note how the central figure of the swan on the table echoes the body in Rembrandt's "The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Tulp." But here, instead of a human corpse, we have a goose, a symbol that carries its own weight. In mythology, the goose is associated with vigilance and protection, yet here it lies prone, exposed. The act of dissecting, often linked to the pursuit of knowledge, here feels absurd. This image evokes a feeling of detached observation, a critical commentary on rationalism. The stark lighting casts long shadows, enhancing the sense of drama. This interplay of symbols engages us on a primal level, questioning the boundaries between life and death, knowledge and meaninglessness. The swan reappears across different cultures and times, each time transformed, reminding us of the eternal echoes reverberating through our collective memory.