The Death of the Pharaoh’s Firstborn Son 1872
lawrencealmatadema
impressionistic
abstract painting
painted
possibly oil pastel
oil painting
neo expressionist
underpainting
painting painterly
abstract character
watercolor
"The Death of the Pharaoh's Firstborn Son" (1872) by Lawrence Alma-Tadema depicts a poignant scene of grief and loss in ancient Egypt. The painting captures the raw emotion of a mother mourning her deceased son, while others around them mourn in their own ways. Alma-Tadema was known for his detailed depictions of ancient life, and this work is a testament to his skill in capturing the beauty and tragedy of the past. This painting is an example of the Academic art movement, which aimed to achieve historical accuracy and technical mastery.
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In this scene from the biblical book of Exodus, Moses and Aaron (upper right) visit the pharaoh, who is mourning his son. The Egyptian ruler’s son had died from one of the plagues sent by God to secure the Israelites’ release from Egypt. The gloom of the painting reflects the father’s intense grief. One has to look long and hard to discern all the figures and details.
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