“The Terrible Games” is an allegorical painting created by Giorgio de Chirico in 1925 in Paris, France. Executed with oil on canvas, this artwork is a significant piece within the Metaphysical art movement.
The artwork depicts a surreal and enigmatic figure, adorned in drapery and seated on a plinth, juxtaposed against an architectural setting. The figure appears faceless and is characterized by a perplexing arrangement of geometric objects, suggesting a complex, internal landscape. The background features stark architectural elements with a classical column and facades, creating a sense of timelessness and quiet desolation. This transformative use of space and form evokes a dreamlike quality that is both contemplative and mysterious, a hallmark of Metaphysical art.
