“The Golden Legend,” created by René Magritte in 1958 in Brussels, Belgium, is a symbolic painting emblematic of the Surrealism movement. Executed in oil on canvas, this artwork measures 97 by 130 centimeters and resides in a private collection.
The artwork depicts an enigmatic scene in which several loaves of bread float in mid-air against a serene backdrop of a twilight sky. The left edge of the painting is bordered by a stone wall, which seemingly serves as the boundary of a balcony or window, giving the viewer a glimpse into an otherworldly realm. The bread loaves, rendered with meticulous detail, defy the laws of gravity and presents a striking contrast to the calm, star-studded horizon and the faint silhouette of distant hills. This surreal juxtaposition of everyday objects in an improbable scenario evokes a sense of wonder and invites contemplation, characteristic of Magritte’s enigmatic and thought-provoking style.
