The artwork titled “God’s Curse,” created by James Tissot between circa 1896 and circa 1902, utilizes gouache on board as its medium. Belonging to the art movement of Symbolism, this religious painting measures 18.5 by 26.3 cm.
In the artwork, a deeply evocative scene is presented, portraying a moment of grave significance within a lush, verdant environment. The central figures are a man and a woman, modestly covered in foliage, standing in a solemn and reflective posture. The man, with downcast eyes and hands clasped, exudes a sense of penance. The woman, with flowing auburn hair, appears distraught, her hand covering part of her downturned face. Coiled around a prominent tree between them is a serpent, its presence adding a foreboding and ominous element to the scene. The background, filled with dense and vivid foliage, contrasts with the emotional gravity of the figures, enhancing the dramatic and symbolic nature of the painting.
