Artwork
Ordeal of the Bier
Ordeal of the Bier is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Jenő Gyárfás. It dates from 1891 and is held in the collection of the Hungarian National Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Ordeal of the Bier is a painting created by Jenő Gyárfás in 1891. It is an oil-on-canvas work currently held in the Hungarian National Gallery.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a distressed woman in white standing on a platform, surrounded by a diverse crowd. Her hands are raised to her ears, and her facial expression conveys anguish. The scene is tense and dramatic, suggesting a moment of intense emotional or psychological turmoil.
Technique & Style
Gyárfás's use of chiaroscuro creates strong contrasts between light and dark, adding depth and emotional intensity to the scene. The intricate detailing of the woman's dress and the varied rendering of the crowd's faces and clothing demonstrate the artist's technical skill.
History & Provenance
Jenő Gyárfás, a Hungarian artist born in 1857, created this post-impressionist work. He was active as a portrait painter, graphic artist, and writer, and returned to his birthplace, Sepsiszentgyörgy (now Sfântu Gheorghe), where he died in 1925.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jenő Gyárfás (6 April 1857, in Sepsiszentgyörgy – 3 December 1925, in Sepsiszentgyörgy, renamed Sfântu Gheorghe) was a Hungarian portrait painter, graphic artist and writer.
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