Head of a martyr 1877

"Head of a Martyr" (1877) by Odilon Redon, is a charcoal drawing that embodies the artist's signature style of Symbolism. The artwork features a single, detached human head resting in a shallow bowl on a pedestal, all rendered in muted tones against a dark background. This stark and haunting image evokes themes of mortality and sacrifice, hinting at a story of loss and the fragility of human life. Redon's use of light and shadow, along with the melancholic subject matter, invites viewers to contemplate the mysteries of life and death.