The Massacre of the Innocents
- Artist
- Bruno Canova
- Date
- 1997 ; Rome , Italy
- Style
- Surrealism
- Genre
- Symbolic painting
Bruno Canova’s 1997 work The Massacre of the Innocents, created in Rome, exemplifies a fusion of Surrealism and symbolic painting. Executed with acrylic, the piece harnesses vivid colors and sharp contrasts typical of the medium, enhancing its emotive impact. Canova’s style merges dreamlike imagery with powerful symbolism, reflecting on themes suggested by the title. The artwork belongs to a genre exploring intense human experiences through allegory and abstract representation, showcasing the artist’s command of modern techniques to evoke deep psychological and emotional resonance within a contemporary context.
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