The Siesta (1878) by Frederick Arthur Bridgman
La fête des bois, les bacchantes by Frederick Arthur Bridgman (19th Century)
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unfortunately, i’m about to unfollow the Luigi Mangione tag. don’t get me wrong, i love rallying behind an enemy of health insurance and reading about the complexities of this situation. all the discoveries and opinion pieces make my head do somersaults.
but i sincerely can’t take the Luigi x Reader fics anymore. they are clogging my feed. there is no more oil painting. there are no more painted ceramics. there are no more golden sunsets. there is no more aesthetic. there is only Luigi x Reader.
Moodboard: Aesthetic - Art Appreciation + Monet (Purple).
❝Everyone discusses my art and pretends to understand, as if it were necessary to understand, when it is simply necessary to love.❞
The image depicts "Susanna at the Bath," a biblical scene where Susanna, a virtuous woman, is observed by two elders while she bathes. The story relates that the elders harassed her and, upon her refusal, falsely accused her of adultery. Daniel later revealed the truth and the elders were punished.
The scene is a popular subject in art, often interpreted as an example of male violence and abuse. Francesco Hayez’s painting, for example, shows Susanna with a frightened expression, suggesting the presence of the elders, even though they are not visible in the image. Other versions, such as Tintoretto’s, highlight Susanna’s form clearly, while Corinth’s depiction presents minute details.
The artwork depicted in the image is an illustration of the "Conference of the Birds" (Mantiq al-Tayr), a 12th-century Persian epic poem written by Farid ud-Din Attar. The poem narrates the journey of a group of birds in search of their king, the mythical Simorgh, a representation of God in Sufism.
The illustration captures the diversity of birds participating in this quest, each with its own characteristics and symbolism. The work is rich in detail and vibrant colors, reflecting the tradition of Persian art. The "Conference of the Birds" is an allegory about the spiritual journey and the search for divine truth.
