Northern Renaissance

The Blind Leading the Blind (1568) By Pieter Bruegel the Elder This portrait doesn't necessarily inspire awe, but instead evokes a complex set of feelings of unease and trust. This work of art presents the image of blind men guiding each other towards a ditch in such desperation. When looking at the figures in the painting there's many expressions that each one of them express. They are all holding something to keep them all connected and that enacts that trust feeling these men are putting in each other. One other factor that serves a great emotion impact is the type of landscape that is presented. The emptiness and the lack of structures gives that feeling of blandness or isolation. You do see a church in the art piece which goes in to the religious part of this painting. I do not own a copy of this and probably will never just because of the rare nature of painting itself and the artist. You can find this work of art in Naples, Italy. Backstory: Although there's no exact...