Via-Sacra 1960

Aldo Locatelli made this painting, Via-Sacra, with what looks like muted earth tones, giving it a somber, contemplative mood. You can almost feel the artist layering these shades, searching for the right balance, the right feel. Imagine Locatelli, brush in hand, wrestling with the weight of the subject, trying to capture the essence of sorrow and the stillness of death. The feet, so prominently displayed, feel like a grounding force, anchoring the scene in a raw, human reality. The paint seems thin here, allowing the texture of the surface to peek through, adding another layer of depth. These kinds of paintings always remind me of others grappling with similar themes, like Caravaggio or even Goya. Artists are always in conversation, riffing off each other's ideas, pushing the boundaries of what painting can express. And that’s what’s so amazing about painting—it can hold so many meanings, so many feelings, all at once.