Artwork
The damned box. Place of execution in ancient Rome. The crucified slaves. the year 1878.
The damned box. Place of execution in ancient Rome. The crucified slaves. the year 1878. is an oil painting by the Realist artist Fyodor Bronnikov. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery. The painting 'The damned box.
About this work
Overview
The painting 'The damned box. Place of execution in ancient Rome. The crucified slaves. the year 1878' is an oil on canvas work created by Fyodor Andreyevich Bronnikov in 1890. It is a representation of a grim scene from ancient Roman history.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts the crucifixion of slaves in ancient Rome, showing the figures in various states of distress and despair against a backdrop of a desolate landscape and a distant cityscape.
Technique & Style
Executed in a realist style, the painting features a subdued color palette and detailed rendering of the human form, emphasizing the pathos and tragedy of the scene.
History & Provenance
The painting is held in the Tretyakov Gallery, having been created by Bronnikov, a Russian-born artist who lived in Italy and was known for his historical and genre paintings.
Artist & collection
Artist
Fyodor Andreyevich Bronnikov (Russian: Фёдор Андреевич Бронников; 17 September 1827–14 September 1902) was a Russian-born history and genre painter who spent most of his life in Italy.
