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Madness on the Riverbank
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In this vivid and chaotic painting by Pieter Brueghel the Younger (1564-1638), a Flemish artist, we see a scene of utter pandemonium unfolding along the riverbank. A crowd of villagers has gathered to witness a gruesome punishment being meted out to an unfortunate soul who is about to be executed for some unknown transgression.
The atmosphere is one of disorder and chaos as people from all walks of life - men, women, children - gather around the scene with varying degrees of curiosity and alarm. A woman stands at the edge of the crowd, her face contorted in a mixture of horror and fascination as she gazes upon the spectacle unfolding before her.
In the foreground, a group of fish are swimming frantically about just out of reach from those gathered to watch their fellow human being's demise. Meanwhile, flames lick at the edges of the scene, adding an air of madness and unpredictability to this already tumultuous tableau.
This 16th-century masterpiece is a testament not only to Brueghel's incredible skill as an artist but also his keen eye for capturing the absurdities and contradictions that exist in human society. As we gaze upon this riotous riverbank, we are reminded of the darker aspects of our collective psyche - where violence, punishment, and madness can reign supreme.
Foto: Hugo Maertens
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