The Slaying of the Abencerrajes c. 1870

"The Slaying of the Abencerrajes" is a painting by Spanish artist Mariano Fortuny Marsal, depicting a scene of historical violence. The painting, created around 1870, captures the dramatic moment of a massacre in a grand Moorish courtyard. The scene is filled with tension and drama, as the bodies of the Abencerrajes lie scattered around a fountain, while the perpetrators can be seen in the background, under the watchful gaze of a figure in a red robe. The use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and mystery, while the rich details of the architecture and the costumes evoke a sense of historical authenticity.