Lovers at Periphery 1935

"Lovers at Periphery" (1935) by Cyprián Majerník is a haunting depiction of a violent scene. The painting portrays a woman lying dead on a bed, her body covered in blood, with a man washing his hands in a basin nearby. The scene is set in a domestic interior, creating a jarring contrast between the brutality of the act and the familiarity of the setting. The image challenges viewers to confront the darkness that can exist even in the most intimate spaces, making this painting a powerful and disturbing commentary on the human condition.