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Pieta with a Watching Boy
The painting depicts a scene inspired by the classic motif of the Pieta – Mary holding the body of the deceased Jesus – but in Bereźnicki's interpretation, an additional figure appears: a boy observing the event from a distance. The composition is maintained in subdued colors, dominated by dark tones, which intensifies the atmosphere of contemplation and melancholy.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Kiejstut Bereźnicki
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Date of birth and death
21 December 1935 - (alive as of latest data)
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Natinality
Polish
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Style
Figurative painting, rooted in European traditional art
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Significant works
Numerous exhibitions in Polish cities and abroad, including participation at Galerie EL, BWA venues, Polish National Museums
Information about the work
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Year:
1986
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Execution technique:
oil on canvas
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Location:
Currently, the painting is in a private collection. It has been exhibited at numerous exhibitions, including the Lubusz Land Museum in Zielona Góra and the Bureau of Artistic Exhibitions in Zamość. The work was also used as the cover of an album released on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the artist's work by the National Museum in Gdańsk.
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Theme:
The theme of the painting is suffering and compassion, shown through the classic motif of the Pieta, enriched by the presence of the boy – a symbol of innocence and an observer of human pain. The work touches on issues of passing, death, and interpersonal relationships.
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The painting prompts reflection on human suffering and the way it is perceived by others. The presence of the boy watching the scene may symbolize the younger generation confronting difficult aspects of life. The work encourages contemplation on empathy, compassion, and the role of the observer in the face of suffering.
The key to interpreting the work
Pieta with a Watching Boy is an example of a work that combines classical painting techniques with deep reflection on existence. This painting can serve as inspiration for artists seeking a balance between form and content, between aesthetics and philosophy.See other works by this artist
Still Life with Torches and Yellow Dominance
- Artist: Kiejstut Bereźnicki
- Year: koniec lat 60. lub początek lat 70. XX wieku
