Alba Vermiglia 2020

"Alba Vermiglia" is a 2020 painting by Italian artist Roberto Ferri, born in 1978. This painting depicts a nude, deceased male figure lying on the ground, covered in a crimson red cloth. A skeletal, humanoid figure, resembling a creature from the depths of the sea, appears to be piercing the man's chest. The painting is rendered in a hyperrealistic style with meticulous attention to detail, reminiscent of Old Masters like Caravaggio. The stark contrast between the pale skin of the man and the deep red cloth against the dark background emphasizes the macabre scene. The painting explores themes of mortality, suffering, and the grotesque, creating a haunting and thought-provoking work of art.