Ahasver 1910

ferdinandhodler

Private Collection

abstract painting

possibly oil pastel

handmade artwork painting

oil painting

acrylic on canvas

painting painterly

painting art

portrait art

watercolor

fine art portrait

christ

"Ahasver" is a 1910 painting by Ferdinand Hodler, a Swiss symbolist artist known for his stark, simplified style and focus on figure and form. This painting depicts the biblical figure of Ahasver, condemned to wander the earth for eternity after refusing to offer Jesus rest during his journey to the cross. Hodler's use of flat, graphic shapes and a limited color palette contribute to the painting's somber and contemplative tone. The solitary figure of Ahasver, framed by a landscape and the suggestion of a body of water, emphasizes his eternal exile and the weight of his punishment.