Gates of Hell by Fernando Botero

Gates of Hell 1973

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painting, oil-paint

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narrative-art

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painting

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oil-paint

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sculpture

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figuration

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oil painting

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christianity

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mythology

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history-painting

Fernando Botero's 1973 painting "Gates of Hell" depicts a scene of fiery torment. The Colombian artist, known for his signature exaggerated proportions, portrays a chaotic underworld with demons, skeletons, and other figures in flames. This painting embodies Botero's distinctive style, merging religious symbolism with a playful yet morbid sensibility, capturing the viewer's attention with its vivid colors and distorted forms.

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