Prometheus raner ilden 1906 - 1917

Poul S. Christiansen made "Prometheus raner ilden" with oil on canvas at an unknown date, it is a huge painting that stops you in your tracks! You can see the moment Christiansen captured is filled with drama and intensity. Look at the muted palette with these earthy tones, ochres, and browns. Imagine the artist layering the paint, building up the forms with deliberate strokes. You can see the influence of symbolism here, too, a movement that tapped into myth and emotion. I wonder what Christiansen was thinking as he painted? Maybe he was trying to channel the raw power of the ancient myths, like Edvard Munch who translated strong emotions through art. The way he handles the figures, the tension in the woman's face, and the bold stance of Prometheus holding up that flame. It feels like he's reaching for something bigger than life itself. We are always talking to each other, aren't we, across time?