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Flayed Pig (oil on panel)
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Flayed Pig (oil on panel)
XIR420040 Flayed Pig (oil on panel) by Ostade, Adriaen Jansz. van (1610-85); 46.5x39.5 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Caen, France; (add.info.: Le Cochon Ecorche; ); Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 12879195
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Carcass Flesh Hanging Meat Open Pork Ribs Skinned Slaughtered Butchered
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This print showcases "Flayed Pig" an oil painting on panel by the talented artist Adriaen Jansz. van Ostade. The artwork, measuring 46.5x39.5 cm, is housed in the Musee des Beaux-Arts in Caen, France. The image captures a slaughtered pig hanging from a hook, its flesh meticulously skinned and exposed for all to see. The intricate details of the butchered animal are both fascinating and unsettling; one can almost feel the weight of its lifeless body. Every element of this composition speaks to the reality of meat production and consumption. From the open carcass revealing inner organs and ribs to the delicate handling of each cut, it serves as a stark reminder that our sustenance often comes at a cost. While some may find this depiction disturbing or macabre, it prompts us to reflect on our relationship with food and how we perceive animals as sources of nourishment. It challenges us to confront our own discomforts surrounding death and acknowledge that behind every piece of meat lies a once-living creature. "Flayed Pig" invites viewers into an intimate encounter with mortality—a powerful testament to van Ostade's skill in capturing raw emotion through his brushstrokes. This thought-provoking artwork continues to resonate with audiences today, reminding us that art has the ability to provoke introspection long after its creation.
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