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Nicholas Evans
"Saeculum Obscurum" (abstract, stone, dye, natural, brown, antique linen)

2024

$1,440
$1,80020% Off
£1,088.77
£1,364.7420% Off
€1,274.72VAT Included
€1,593.2720% Off
CA$2,048.76
CA$2,573.8220% Off
A$2,083.97
A$2,613.5120% Off
CHF 1,195.98
CHF 1,491.9320% Off
MX$25,051.71
MX$31,579.7820% Off
NOK 13,951.10
NOK 17,525.1520% Off
SEK 14,082.44
SEK 17,477.3420% Off
DKK 9,529.69
DKK 11,910.9920% Off

About the Item

SAECULUM OBSCURUM 2024 Paris, France This painting seeks to evoke the layers of time and excess, capturing the hollow aftermath of decayed grandeur associated with the 10th-century "Pornocracy," or Rule of the Harlots. During this period, the papacy was deeply influenced by the powerful and allegedly corrupt Theophylact family, spanning from the beginning of Pope Sergius III’s reign in 904 to the death of Pope John XII in 964. Over these 60 turbulent years, corruption ran rampant, and the papacy saw frequent turnover, marking one of the lowest points in its history. The piece is created using fabric dye on antique Belgian linen, adding further texture to its exploration of history and decline. Evans Deventer stamp on back of canvas features name, year and place of the work, alongside artist, Nicholas Evans', signature.
  • Creator:
    Nicholas Evans (1982, American)
  • Creation Year:
    2024
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36.23 in (92 cm)Width: 28.75 in (73 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Paris, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1630215342472

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