The artwork titled “The Outcast” is a religious painting by Sandro Botticelli, created circa 1496. Rendered in tempera on wood, it belongs to the Early Renaissance art movement and measures 47 x 41 cm.
In “The Outcast,” Sandro Botticelli depicts a solitary figure, draped in a simple, white garment. The figure sits on steps against a backdrop of a stone structure, partially shrouded in shadow. The posture of the figure is one of deep sorrow or contemplation, with the head bowed and the face obscured by long, dark hair and by the hands that cover it. Scattered around, garments lie on the ground, adding to the poignant atmosphere. The austere architectural background, coupled with the forlorn demeanor of the figure, evokes a sense of isolation and desolation, characteristic of the religious themes Botticelli often explored.
