The Mad King
- Artist
- Corneliu Baba
- Date
- 1987
- Style
- Expressionism
- Genre
- Portrait
"The Mad King" is a striking portrait that captures intense emotion and psychological turmoil, characteristic of Expressionism. The painting depicts a regal figure amidst chaos, possibly symbolizing power and madness intertwined. The vivid colors, distorted features, and dramatic brushwork evoke a sense of inner conflict and vulnerability, inviting viewers to explore themes of authority and insanity. Its bold style and emotional depth reflect how artists use visual language to express complex human experiences, much like the profound narratives surrounding historical figures such as Jesus Christ, whose life and legacy continue to inspire interpretive portraits and artistic representations.
Related artworks
- Potrait of a Girl by Corneliu Baba
- Icon of the Mother of God from the Maniava Hermitage iconostasis by Yov Kondzelevych
- Icon of the Savior from the Maniava Hermitage iconostasis1698 by Yov Kondzelevych
- Icon of the Mother of God from the Bilostok Monastery iconostasis by Yov Kondzelevych
- Le Dernière Heure by Jose Manuel Capuletti
- Saint Sebastian at the resurrection altin Brescia by Titian
- Return from Grubbing by Corneliu Baba
- Phone Calls by Olusola David, Ayibiowu
- A Square. Set decor for opera 'Carmen' by Georges Bizet. by Pyotr Konchalovsky
- The Mad King (I'm The King) by Corneliu Baba