Demone 2011

"Demone" is a 2011 painting by the Italian artist Roberto Ferri (b. 1978), known for his realistic style and captivating figure studies. The painting depicts a nude male figure with his eyes covered by a purple cloth, holding a ram's head with a horn. Ferri's signature hyperrealism is evident in the meticulously rendered details of the figure's musculature and the soft, flowing drapery of the purple cloth. The composition and symbolism, reminiscent of classical art, create an air of mystery and intrigue. The painting's title, "Demone," suggests a darker interpretation of the figure, perhaps hinting at the darkness of the unknown or the allure of the forbidden.