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Roberto Ferri (b. 1978), “Like Poison”

oil on canvas, 2023

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Roberto Ferri, Like Poison (𝟤𝟢𝟤𝟥)

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Maddalena Penitente (Penitent Magdalene), (Detail), (completed in 2022), by Roberto Ferri (Italian, born 1978), oil on canvas, 119.5 x 162.5 cm (approximately 47 x 64 in), Private Collection

#Maddalena Penitente #Penitent Magdalene #Roberto Ferri #painting #my upload #oil on canvas #art #21st century #contemporary art #contemporary artist #painting detail #detail #it is a neo-Baroque painting that reinterprets the biblical figure to explore the duality of the human condition #It represents the eternal struggle between sacred redemption and earthly desires #bridging the gap between historical allegory and modern psychological torment #Known for his classical painting techniques inspired by Caravaggio and academic masters #Ferri embeds deep meaning into the visual elements of this artwork:#Sacred vs. Profane: The piece merges religious ecstasy with intense secular sensuality #It reflects the artist’s belief that salvation and temptation are intertwined within the flesh #Symbolism of Penance: The Penitent Magdalene is a traditional symbol of conversion #abandoning a life of fleshly pleasures for one of contemplation #Ferri updates this classic theme by giving the Magdalene a visceral deeply human emotional weight #Tenebrism and Light: Through his masterful use of chiaroscuro Ferri uses harsh contrasts between light and shadow #to symbolize the transition from the darkness of sin to spiritual enlightenment #Bodily Tension: Ferri believes that the human body acts as a vessel for moral tension #The figure’s twisted pose highlights the ongoing internal transformation and personal torment that his subjects endure #while seeking absolution

The Angel, Death & the Devil (2018/detail) - Roberto Ferri

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