Den tavse fest 1935

"Den tavse fest" (The Silent Feast), a 1935 work by Danish artist Gustaf Munch-Petersen, is an enigmatic depiction of two figures, possibly a couple, against a vibrantly colored background. The painting is characterized by bold lines, strong colors and a geometric style that reflects a sense of urgency and tension. The subject's stylized faces and the serpent coiled around the male figure create a sense of mystery and evoke symbolism that may allude to a forbidden love or a silent pact. The painting is currently housed at SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark.