Saint George 1905

Odilon Redon made this Saint George in what looks like a dream world of browns and golds. It's like he's sifting through layers of memory, trying to capture the essence of a myth rather than its literal telling. I'm drawn to the way the light seems to emanate not just from the saint, but from the very texture of the piece. Look closely, and you’ll see how Redon uses these vertical strokes of color. They aren't just filling in space; they're building up a kind of emotional density. The surface feels alive, like it’s breathing, almost as if the painting itself is a living thing. And that head, lying beneath the horse? It’s like a symbol of the subconscious, a hidden thought brought to the surface. Redon always reminds me a bit of Goya, someone who could see both the beautiful and the grotesque, and knew how to make them dance together on the same canvas. It's a reminder that art doesn't have to be clear-cut to be powerful. Sometimes, the most resonant works are the ones that leave us with more questions than answers.