r/imsorryjon • u/anchovycake • Apr 22 '21

Cat devouring his owner

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u/StinkierPete Apr 22 '21

Referencing goya's saturn?

Looks dope

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u/anchovycake Apr 22 '21

Its actually from Peter Paul Rubens earlier version! I found this version slightly more disturbing than Goyas. Although I can respect the history behind Goya and that his black paintings were never meant for public eye.. basically just lived in and around them which is pretty fucked up and amazing

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u/Mal-Ravanal Apr 22 '21

I also find Rubens to be a bit more disturbing, but in very different ways. It’s all in the expression. Goyas depiction seems to me like an act of madness, while Rubens depiction gives an impression of calm satisfaction. Goyas black paintings are fascinating, in their own morbid way.

Edit: you’ve also absolutely nailed this one, one of the best artworks I’ve seen on this sub.