Minotaur is wounded 1937

This is 'Minotaur is Wounded' by Pablo Picasso. There's no date attached, but looking at the colors, it feels like it came about through a quick, intuitive process. The blues and grays give a somber mood, contrasting with the raw energy of the subject. The Minotaur, usually a figure of strength, is shown here vulnerable, wounded by arrows. Picasso’s line work is vigorous, almost violent, reflecting the inner turmoil of the scene. Look at the way he defines the muscles and the contorted face of the Minotaur with just a few strokes. The boat above, carrying silent witnesses, is sketched with an almost ghostly lightness. It reminds me a little of Goya and his aquatints. Picasso often used mythological themes to explore his personal demons and desires, and this piece feels like a very direct expression of those struggles.